CAIR Calls on Congress to Condemn Israel’s Targeting of Doctors Without Borders, Other Humanitarian Groups in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Israel’s suspension of humanitarian aid organizations – including Doctors Without Border, American Friends Service Committee and International Rescue Committee – working in Gaza to alleviate the suffering caused by Israel’s genocide. In a statement, Washington, D.C., based CAIR said: “The […]
CAIR-Austin Welcomes City Policy Change After Religious Harassment Incident Targeting Muslims at Park Potluck
The Austin, Texas, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin) today welcomed a decision by city and police officials to review an incident of religious harassment targeting members of the Muslim community at a park potluck and change the policy of how this type of incidents are handled in the future. SEE: Austin Muslim group urges state […]
CAIR Condemns Pentagon’s Contract with Boeing for Israeli F-15s as ‘Reward for Genocide’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned the Pentagon’s decision to award an $8.6 billion contract to Boeing Company for the production of new F-15IA fighter aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, calling the deal a “reward for genocide.” According to public announcements by the Department […]
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CAIR in the News, December 30, 2025
CAIR-Austin: Austin Muslim group urges state leaders to denounce park harassment – Austin American-Statesman CAIR-Austin Operations Manager Shaimaa Zayan said Austin police officers responded to the scene but told the group the men’s conduct was protected under the First Amendment. The organization has asked the Austin Police Department and city officials to investigate the incident […]
CAIR Md. Condemns Bigoted Smears Against Muslim-Owned Gym in Howard County
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations strongly condemns dishonest and bigoted attacks on a Muslim woman-owned fitness facility based in Scaggsville, Howard County. In social media posts last week, anti-Muslim extremists attacked a Maryland Muslim business for hosting a men-only gym despite the fact that the business is actually led by a […]
CAIR-Austin Calls on Gov. Abbott, Other Politicians to Condemn Harassment of Austin Muslims and Stop Fomenting Hate
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group calls on Austin PD to investigate potential violations of local laws or park regulations (AUSTIN, TEXAS, 12/29/25) – The Austin, Texas, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Austin) today called on Governor Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to condemn the targeted harassment of […]
CAIR in the News, December 29, 2025
CAIR: Gabbard’s ‘Islamist ideology’ remark draws backlash – Fort Worth Star-Telegram CAIR: Oklahoma lawmaker proposes renaming West Bank as ‘Judea and Samaria’ – The Oklahoman Veronica Laizure, executive director of Oklahoma’s chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations, said if SB 1208 moves forward, it would be an indication of state lawmakers putting allegiance with Israel […]
CAIR Condemns Israeli Prison’s Use of Dogs, Objects to Rape Palestinians, Calls for U.S. Sanctions on Ben-Gvir
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for the United States to impose sanctions on National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and other members of the Israeli government responsible for the apartheid state’s prisons after a Palestinian journalist and others kidnapped by Israel recounted details of sexual […]
CAIR Calls on Trump, Congress to Demand Israel Release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya One Year After Kidnapping
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, again today called on the Trump administration to demand the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the Gazan doctor who walked toward Israeli tanks in an iconic video, and who has been held for one year without charge or trial after […]