CAIR: Lawyers for British political commentator Sami Hamdi are challenging his U.S. detention in court – Associated Press
CAIR: Sequoia Capital’s Silence On ‘Islamophobia’ Exposes A Moral Crisis In Venture Capital – Forbes
CAIR stated in an open letter to Sequoia that Maguire’s aggressive speech “raises serious concerns about retaliation, workplace hostility, and the safety of founders and employees who may be subjected to bias or harm under his influence. It is unacceptable for a firm of Sequoia’s stature to provide safe harbor for Islamophobic hate speech while publicly claiming to support inclusive innovation. In light of the grave and ongoing harm caused by Shaun Maguire’s public rhetoric, we urge Sequoia Capital to condemn his conduct and take immediate action to terminate his partnership with your firm. Taking these steps will not only help repair trust with the communities impacted but will also demonstrate a meaningful commitment to upholding the principles of equity, accountability, and professionalism that so many in the industry expect and deserve.”
CAIR: ‘Israel cannot be trusted with American weapons’: US rights group – Al Jazeera
CAIR-NY: Former Hate Crimes Chief Accuses Adams of Anti-Muslim Bias – The New York Times
Afaf Nasher, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations of New York, said that while she was not privy to internal City Hall discussions, “a number of people did come to me from the community and have said, CAIR-NY is being excluded.”
She also said that other Muslim City Hall employees had told her the environment felt hostile after Oct. 7.
CAIR-FL: Florida Republicans decry tax money going to Islamic schools – Orlando Sentinel
State Republicans’ inconsistent attitudes toward Christian and Islamic schools conflict with the First Amendment, which forbids the government from establishing an official religion or favoring one faith over another, said Hiba Rahim, deputy executive director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Florida.
“The direct targeting of Islamic schools is both discriminatory and unconstitutional,” she said.
CAIR: Father of detained British journalist Sami Hamdi speaks out, says it is a ‘gross injustice’ – The New Arab
CAIR: Press organizations call for release of journalist Sami Hamdi – UPI
CAIR: Attorneys for detained British journalist file legal request for his release – The Mercury News
CAIR: Bendung Dakwah yang Mengecam Genosida Israel, Amerika Tahan Jurnalis Pro-Palestina Sami Hamdi – Republika Online
CAIR: Britisk journalist pågrepet i USA – Journalisten
CAIR: Pro-Palestinian commentator detained by ICE, N.J. event canceled – NJ.com
CAIR: US Detains Public Speaker and Activist Sami Hamdi Amid Alleged Security Concerns – Voice of the Cape
CAIR-MI: US Temporary Protected Status may soon expire for Syrians – WDET
CAIR: Western Massachusetts People’s Tribunal held at Amherst Unitarian Church – Massachusetts Daily Collegian
CAIR-Chicago: John Kirby tapped to head IOP – Hyde Park Herald
His appointment has already drawn mixed reaction in Chicago. The Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Chicago chapter has publicly urged the U. of C. to rescind the decision, calling Kirby Biden’s “Genocide Denier-in-Chief” and accusing him of excusing Israeli military actions in Gaza, which Palestinian authorities say have killed more than 68,000 people since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people. The campus group Students for Justice in Palestine published an op-ed in the Maroon last week, arguing that the appointment contradicts the university’s stated commitments to neutrality and free expression.