CAIR in the News, October 3, 2025
CAIR: Hegseth’s war on military “beardos” stirs religious, health concerns – Axios The Council on American-Islamic Relations sent a letter to Hegseth requesting additional information on religious exemptions and stressed that religious freedom “is a constitutional right, even in uniform.” “Ensuring that Muslim, Sikh, Jewish, and other religious personnel can continue to serve honorably without compromising their faith is […]
CAIR in the News, October 2, 2025
CAIR: ‘Always a bit on edge.’ How religious leaders are confronting wave of violence – USA Today Other religious communities said they have been preparing for events of mass violence for decades. Edward Ahmed Mitchell, deputy director of the Council on American–Islamic Relations, a Muslim civil rights group, said that while the recent attacks […]
CAIR in the News, October 1, 2025
CAIR-MI: Virginia man accused of threatening to attack mosque in Dearborn – CBS News Dawud Walid, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan chapter, issued a statement: “We welcome the terrorism charges brought against this individual who allegedly posed a threat to our community. This case highlights the growing danger of white supremacist […]
CAIR in the News, September 30, 2025
CAIR-MI: Reports: 2 Michigan mosques threatened by men in Texas, Virginia – Detroit News CAIR-MI: Virginia man accused of threatening to attack mosque in Dearborn – CBS News Dawud Walid, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan chapter, issued a statement: “We welcome the terrorism charges brought against this individual who allegedly posed […]
CAIR in the News, September 29, 2025
CAIR-MI: ‘Targeted violence’ claims four victims, suspect at Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township – Detroit News The national and Michigan chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations also condemned the violence. “We extend our condolences to the families of the victims of today’s heinous attack on another house of worship, and we pray that […]
CAIR in the News, September 25, 2025
CAIR (Video): Israel kills more than 85 people in Gaza despite global truce calls – TRT World CAIR-CA: Sacramento Groups Say No to Trump Regime’s Racial Profiling and Violence Against Immigrants – Daily Kos CAIR-DFW: North Texas activists who protest ICE respond to attack at Dallas field office – Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mustafaa Carroll, executive […]
CAIR in the News, September 24, 2025
CAIR: Muslim Leader in US for 30 Years Held by ICE As Green Card Denied—Lawyer – Newsweek CAIR National said in a Wednesday morning X post: “Marwan Marouf, a father, volunteer, and pillar of Dallas’s Muslim community, was suddenly detained by ICE this week after more than 30 years in the U.S. His arrest, which followed increasing […]
CAIR in the News, September 23, 2025
CAIR-Ohio: Somali Family in Columbus, Ohio Seeks Justice After Child Taken by Authorities – SONNA CAIR-MN: Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Fires at 2 Minnesota Mosques – Insurance Journal CAIR-MN: Lawsuit challenges ICE detention of Minnesota activist Omar Jamal – Star Tribune Jaylani Hussein, executive director for the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic […]
CAIR in the News, September 19, 2025
CAIR: Muslim advocacy group condemns discovery of white supremacy flyers in Baraboo – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel CAIR-NJ: Citing Safety Concerns, Bookstore Cancels Event with Palestinian Author – Montclair Local CAIR: Investigations ongoing into deaths of 2 Mississippi men found dead, hanging. What we know – Clarion Ledger CAIR: Democrats Slam Proposal to Give Marco Rubio […]
CAIR in the News, September 18, 2025
CAIR-Ohio: Ohio Sen. Beth Liston of Dublin cancels Israel trip, says she won’t be used for propaganda – Columbus Dispatch On Sept. 18, Faten Odeh, executive director of the Cleveland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations―Ohio, said in a statement that CAIR-Ohio welcomes Liston’s decision to cancel her trip. “This ground-breaking news is a testament […]