BREAKING: CAIR-CA, Co-Counsel Welcome Judge’s Ruling Recognizing First Amendment Questions in Sami Hamdi Case, Blocking ICE From Transferring Journalist Pending Hearing
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a federal court order blocking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from transferring British journalist Sami Hamdi out of California while his case proceeds. In the order, the Court stated that it […]
CAIR-Houston to Join Nov. 3 Press Conference on Maersk & Port of Houston’s Role in Gaza Genocide
On Monday, November 3 (9:30 a.m.), the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) will join a press conference and community rally outside the Hilton Americas-Houston (1600 Lamar St.) to call attention to Maersk and the Port of Houston’s role in facilitating military shipments used in Israel’s genocide in Gaza. The event, organized by […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Bay Area Community to Rally for the Release of Illegally Detained Journalist Sami Hamdi
On Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, community members will gather in San Francisco for an ICE Watch and rally outside the San Francisco Immigration Court. The event will call for the release of Sami Hamdi, a British Muslim journalist and political analyst illegally held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at an ICE detention facility. Following the […]
CAIR in the News, October 31, 2025
CAIR-CA & CPHB Release 2025 Report: Faith-Based Bullying in CA Schools (Video) CAIR: Trump sets lowest refugee cap in US history – The Hill CAIR: Mamdani’s Speech About Being Muslim Resonates Beyond New York City – New York Times Mr. Mamdani’s candidacy has already had an effect as far away as the Deep South, said […]
CAIR Calls for Application of Leahy Law After State Dept. IG Report Shows Hundreds of Israeli War Crimes in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for the application of the Leahy Law on Israel after a report by the State Department’s Office of Inspector General that found “many hundreds” of possible human rights violations by Israeli military units in Gaza. The report said […]
CAIR-CA Condemns Smear Campaign Against California Faculty Association, Rejects Weaponization of Antisemitism to Silence Critics
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed its full support for the California Faculty Association (CFA) and condemned what it says is a disingenuous, politically motivated smear campaign by the California Legislative Jewish Caucus (CLJC) and allied organizations. The controversy centers […]
CAIR OP-ED: ICE abduction of Sami Hamdi: Trump’s free speech is Israel First – The New Arab
The Trump administration should actually do as it says, and put America – including our constitutional guarantee of free speech for everyone on American soil – first. Releasing Sami Hamdi and the other political prisoners who have been detained for their opposition to Israel’s genocide in Gaza should be the first step. It’s time for […]
New CAIR-CA, CPHB Report Shows Muslim Students Are Bullied at Twice the National Average
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with the Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bullying (CPHB), today released its 2025 Bullying Report documenting faith-based bullying and discrimination of Muslim students in California Schools. SEE: 2025 Bullying Report To better understand how Islamophobia manifests itself in our education system, CAIR-CA […]
CAIR-CA & CPHB Release 2025 Report: Faith-Based Bullying in CA Schools (Video)
CAIR-SFBA: Bay Area Community to Rally for the Release of Illegally Detained Journalist Sami Hamdi
On Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, community members will gather in San Francisco for an ICE Watch and rally outside the San Francisco Immigration Court. The event will call for the release of Sami Hamdi, a British Muslim journalist and political analyst illegally held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at an ICE detention facility. Following the […]