CAIR Op Eds
Six Years After Christchurch, Islamophobia Remains a Threat
By: Ismail Allison Six years after Brenton Tarrant entered two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand and opened fire on worshippers during Friday prayers, killing 51 in total, it is evident Islamophobia is not the exclusive domain of fringe personalities who would carry out a mass shooting. Islamophobia claims as its adherents heads of state and government officials, corporate tycoons and financiers, and media moguls and influencers. Its insidious effects are evident around the world –
CAIR OP-ED: Why All Americans Should Welcome 9-0 SCOTUS Ruling Against the FBI in Watchlist Lawsuit
As Yonas Fikre’s ordeal illustrates, the watchlist system as currently constituted is ripe for abuse and discrimination. Until Congress exercises its authority to regulate or end this Orwellian system, the judiciary must act as a check on executive overreach. Only then can we be assured that the liberties of all Americans – regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or political persuasion – are being adequately safeguarded. Gadeir Abbas is the Senior Litigation Attorney at the Council
CAIR OP-ED: Counterpoint: Students’ Struggle for Justice in Gaza Must be Protected at All Costs
“These students are on the right side of history. They inspire hope. They deserve our advocacy and solidarity. Please support their efforts, amplify their voices, and join them in the fight for a better world.” READ THE FULL OP-ED
OP-ED: As a Muslim, I condemn attacks on both Israeli and Palestinian civilians. President Biden should too.
All Americans who speak about Palestine and Israel should exercise caution with our words, oppose all forms of bigotry, including antisemitism and anti-Palestinian racism, and clearly reject the targeting of both Palestinian and Israeli civilians. It is long past time for President Biden to embrace this morally consistent position. He should start by securing a permanent cease-fire in Gaza and pursue a just, lasting peace before more generations of Palestinians grow up in refugee camps
CAIR OP-ED: Outraged by the FBI’s Catholic Memo? Targeting Muslims Laid the Groundwork
By: Edward Ahmed Mitchell, CAIR National The Patriot Act, warrantless bulk surveillance, the unconstitutional federal terror watchlist, sending informants into houses of worship—these government activities have predominantly impacted the Muslim community, but they could potentially threaten every community. That’s why our civil rights organization, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, opposes any attempts by federal law enforcement to focus on the Catholic American community just as strongly as we oppose targeting of the Muslim American community.
CAIR OP-ED: Why US Congress should pass the ‘Combating Islamophobia Act’
Last week, the Biden administration hosted a state dinner to honour Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi – a special occasion reserved to honour special allies and to strengthen the friendship of nations. Beyond the fancy decor and rich cuisine of a state visit, one hopes that the Biden administration found the willpower to discuss the US State Department’s recent International Religious Freedom report, which recommended that India be designated a “country of particular concern” for religious and caste discrimination against