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CAIR-NY Welcomes Mayor Mamdani’s Revocation of Adams’ ‘Israel First’ Executive Orders, Restoration of Free Speech

The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s revocation of the former Mayor Adams’ “Israel First” executive orders. Hours after being sworn in as mayor, Mamdani reversed all executive orders that Eric Adams signed in the […]

CAIR, CAIR-NY Call Mayor Mamdani’s Inauguration a ‘Historic Moment of Progress’ for American Muslims and Entire Nation

Muslim civil rights and advocacy group says Mamdani’s victory marks a major defeat for anti-Muslim bigotry and the Israel First lobby  (WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/1/2026) – The New York chapter and national headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in as New York […]

CAIR in the News, January 1, 2026

CAIR: Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath – Associated Press The decision to use a Quran has drawn fresh criticism from some conservatives. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama wrote on social media, “The enemy is inside the gates,” in response to a news article about Mamdani’s inauguration. The […]

CAIR-CT Condemns Vandalism of Menorah at Bridgeport Synagogue

The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) strongly condemns the recent vandalism of the outdoor menorah at Congregation B’nai Israel in Bridgeport. On December 24, 2025, a person was recorded on surveillance footage deliberately toppling a large menorah at Congregation B’nai Israel. Police are actively investigating this incident as vandalism and have […]

CAIR-MN Calls for Probe of Bias Motive for Vandalism Targeting Somali-Run Day Care

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called for an investigation of a possible bias motive for a reported act of vandalism targeting a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis. According to media reports, the Nokomis Daycare Center was vandalized following a wave of online misinformation and hostile rhetoric directed at Minnesota’s […]

CAIR-NY Welcomes Appointment of Ramzi Kassem as NYC Chief Counsel

The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s appointment of Ramzi Kassem as New York City’s chief counsel. Kassem is a widely respected civil rights attorney, legal scholar, and advocate with a long-standing commitment to justice, due process […]

CAIR in the News, December 31, 2026

Video: CAIR-Austin Welcomes City Policy Change After Religious Harassment at Park Targeting Muslims CAIR: Pentagon to pay Boeing $8.6B to make fighters for Israel, raising concerns – The Seattle Times “The Pentagon’s decision to funnel billions of American taxpayer dollars and advanced weaponry to the Israeli military is morally indefensible,” CAIR National Deputy Director Edward […]

CAIR-CA Responds to ‘Lazy, Unoriginal’ Anti-Muslim Commentary in the Western Journal

“The overt bigotry expressed by contributing writer Samuel Short in his recent commentary, where he claims to speak on behalf of ‘Western civilization,’ is an appalling and downright dangerous continuation of the blatant anti-Muslim rhetoric that has made its way back into the political and societal norm.” READ THE RESPONSE. About the Author Hussam Ayloush […]