CAIR in the News

CAIR in the News, October 14, 2025

CAIR: What Happened to Campus Activism Against the War in Gaza? – The New York Times

But the impact of the protests should not be underestimated, said Nihad Awad, national executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Muslim civil rights group. They had played a big role in awakening the public to the “atrocities” of the war in Gaza, he said.

If the protests have quieted, it has been because they have been effective, but also because they have been systematically suppressed, he said. The council has compiled a list of 28 universities that it says have “suppressed students advocating against apartheid, genocide and U.S.-backed military occupation.”

CAIR-DFW: ICE detains another Dallas Muslim activist, a DACA recipient – Religion News Service

Vijandre, an artist known for his solidarity activism for Palestinians, is legally protected from deportation under DACA, according to his lawyers from the Muslim Legal Fund of America, who released a joint statement with the Council on American-Islamic Relations – Texas DFW, condemning his arrest. 

CAIR-FL: After ceasefire, Tampa family pleads for Israel to return Palestinian-American teenager – WTSP

Council on American-Islamic Relations urges media access to Gaza, highlights Palestinian prisoner releases – Newsweek

CAIR: Ceasefire Sparks Fresh Calls for Global Media Access to Gaza – Common Dreams

CAIR: Calls grow for release of Gaza’s Dr Hussam Abu Safia after ceasefire deal – Al Jazeera

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has urged United States President Donald Trump to push Israel to abide by the ceasefire deal.

“We also call on the President to demand that Israel release Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and all other kidnapped medical professionals.”

CAIR: Many across Baltimore region relieved after hostage release – WBAL-TV

CAIR: Maryland activists react to peace deal between Israel and Hamas – CBS

CAIR: Baltimore Jewish Community Embraces Freed Hostages with Mixed Emotions and Hopes for Peace – Hoodline

CAIR-MI: Michigan’s Jewish, Arab leaders react to ceasefire, hostage release – The Detroit News

CAIR-MI: Metro Detroit Muslim and Jewish leaders react to release of hostages, prisoners in Israel-Hamas peace plan – CBS

CAIR-MI: Michigan’s Jewish, Arab leaders react to cease-fire, hostage release – Oakland Press

CAIR-WA: Local communities react with cautious optimism to Gaza peace deal and hostage release – KOMO

CAIR-Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Jewish and Muslim leaders welcome ceasefire, express cautious hope for lasting peace

CAIR-Ohio: Jewish, Islamic organizations react to Middle East ceasefire – NBC4

CAIR-Ohio: Cincinnati groups respond to Gaza ceasefire agreement as prisoners are released – WLVT

CAIR-OK: Oklahomans with ties to Israel-Hamas conflict react to ceasefire – KJRH

CAIR-Houston: Houston rabbis hopeful as hostages freed, maintain tight synagogue security – Houston Chronicle

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