CAIR: It’s Time to Cut Ties With the Anti-Defamation League – Common Dreams
CAIR-LA: They Tried to Teach About Palestine. They Paid a Huge Price. – The Nation
Despite legal challenges to its constitutionality, the law went into effect this year. AB 715, Hussam Ayloush of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said, “erase[s] Palestinian voices” and “repackage[s] censorship under the guise of combating antisemitism.”
CAIR: How Florida lawmakers tested free speech in DeSantis’ final session – USA Today
CAIR-Chicago: Muslim American targeted in alleged hate crime outside Lombard cookie store: VIDEO – ABC7 Chicago
The Council of American Islamic Relations also responded on Sunday night, saying they welcome the decision to pursue hate crime charges, and they urge other Muslim Americans to remain peaceful while documenting any potential attacks.
CAIR-Chicago: Lombard man charged with hate crime after attack at bakery – Daily Herald
“No one should be targeted, harassed or assaulted because of their perceived ethnicity, religion or national origin,” Hafsa Haider, CAIR-Chicago’s communications director, said in a statement Sunday. “When bias-motivated attacks occur, it is critical that authorities respond decisively to send a clear message that hate and intimidation will not be tolerated in our communities.”
CAIR-Texas: Afghan father, former U.S. military ally, dies in ICE custody in North Texas – CBS News
“This tragedy comes during the final days of Ramadan, the most sacred time of the month when Muslims reflect on mercy and justice,” said Mustafaa Carroll, the DFW Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations – Texas. “Detention does not erase a person’s humanity. Every individual in custody must be treated with dignity, safety, and respect. We call on authorities to ensure a full and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Paktiawal’s detention and death.”
CAIR-Texas calls for probe after Afghan refugee dies in ICE custody – Ariana News
CAIR-Texas Demands Investigation into Nazeer Paktiawal’s Death – Hasht e Subh Daily
CAIR: School choice lawsuits: Muslim families allege Islamic schools excluded in Texas –
K-12 Dive
CAIR-GA: Georgia Civic & Social Justice Orgs Condemn Illegal War On Iran, U.S. Indiscriminate Killing Of Iranian Citizens – Community Scoop
CAIR: Muslim woman leaves Trump’s religious council over Iran war – СПЖ
CAIR-NJ: Ramadan brings solace at a time of war and tension at home – NorthJersey.com
“Leqaa should not be behind bars,” said Selaedin Maksut, executive director of the Council on American Islamic Relations’ New Jersey chapter. “She should be here in this city preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, celebrating with her family and her friends.”
CAIR: Maryland religious leaders call for continuing conversations after Michigan synagogue attack – Maryland Matters
Zainab Chaudry, director of the Maryland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, agreed.
“We as a state and we as a community have to come together and have the hard conversations on what is driving anger,” Chaudry said. “And the hatred and the pain that is fueling hate within our society.”