CAIR in the News, July 5, 2025
CAIR: Newlywed Detained by ICE for 140 Days Says She Was Treated ‘Like Cattle’ – Newsweek CAIR-DFW Executive Director Mustafaa Carroll said in a statement shared with Newsweek: “Words cannot effectively express our sincere appreciation for the much-awaited release of Ms. Ward Sakeik from ICE detention that lasted over 120 days. We are extremely pleased […]
CAIR in the News, July 3, 2025
CAIR-LA: Muslim woman says deputy stomped on hijab, left her exposed. She’s suing in CA – McClatchy CAIR-Texas: ‘Stateless’ North Texas woman released from ICE detention after four months – Fort Worth Star-Telegram CAIR-WA: Palestinian-American author calls out WA school for cancelling book event – FOX 13 CAIR: US Muslim rights group condemns Israeli strike […]
CAIR in the News, July 2, 2025
CAIR-Philadelphia: Faith, fabric and fairness. From Philly lifeguard to accidental activist. – The Philadelphia Inquirer CAIR-WA: Statewide hate crimes and bias incidents hotline now active in Clark, King, and Spokane counties – Washington State | Office of the Attorney General – | WA.gov “We hope that this hotline will provide culturally competent support, build trust […]
CAIR in the News, July 1, 2025
CAIR: Muslim men allege religious discrimination in Oregon prison system – Oregonian CAIR-MN: Nine things to know about the 2025 travel ban and new challenges for immigrants in Minnesota – Sahan Journal CAIR-Chicago: Monument dedicated to slain Palestinian American boy Wadee Al Fayoumi in Plainfield park – WBEZ CAIR: Hundreds Of Palestinian Health Workers Remain […]
CAIR in the News, June 30, 2025
CAIR-Texas: Dan Patrick calls for resignation of Tarrant County GOP chair over controversial poll – Houston Chronicle “This shameful and irresponsible poll is a blatant act of antisemitic and Islamophobic bigotry. We expect elected officials and politicians to foster unity and lead with wisdom, not to promote suspicion and division,” Shaimaa Zayan, the Operations Manager […]
CAIR in the News, June 29, 2025
CAIR-Chicago: Monument dedication ceremony honoring 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi held in Plainfield – CBS News CAIR-LA: ICE raids in Los Angeles leave immigrants afraid to report discrimination – Los Angeles Daily News “The recent ICE raids have created widespread fear and panic among Southern California’s immigrant communities,” said Amr Shabaik, legal director for the Council on […]
CAIR in the News, June 27, 2025
CAIR-Texas: A New Constitutionally Dodgy Texas Law Threatens Campus Speech – Dallas Observer CAIR: North Texas Republican Party chair posts online poll asking whether ‘Jews’ or ‘Muslims’ are bigger threat – San Antonio Current CAIR-Chicago: Monument Will Be Dedicated To Boy, 6, Fatally Stabbed In Plainfield Hate Crime – Patch CAIR: Mamdani’s NYC primary win […]
CAIR in the News, June 26, 2025
CAIR-LA: As Gaza starves, GoFundMe accused of blocking ‘millions of dollars’ raised – Al Jazeera Amr Shabaik, the legal director at the Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR), told Al Jazeera that the fundamental issue with platforms like GoFundMe was the “imbalanced application of rules” – behaviour consistent with other forms of digital censorship since […]
CAIR in the News, June 25, 2025
CAIR-Texas: Status of Collin County Sheriff’s controversial training in Israel remains uncertain as ceasefire begins – KERA News Mustafaa Carroll, the executive director of the Dallas Fort Worth chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR DFW) questioned why the Collin County Sheriff agreed to the training in the first place. “Why would you go and […]
CAIR in the News, June 24, 2025
CAIR: Texas Passes Bill Limiting Expressive Activity on Campus – T-SPAN “[SB 18] was championed as protecting expression on campus, setting an example for the rest of the country to encourage, not penalize, thoughtful debate, dialogue and expression,” Sameeha Rizvi, who works for the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Texas chapter, said at the hearing. “SB 2972 directly […]