CAIR-CA Demands Immediate Release of California Residents Kidnapped by Israeli Forces From Global Sumud Flotilla 

(SACRAMENTO, CA – 10/3/2025) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today urged state and federal lawmakers, including members of Congress and California’s U.S. Senators, to demand the immediate release of three California residents kidnapped by Israeli forces while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla—a civilian-led, peaceful, and unarmed maritime mission carrying […]

CAIR Condemns Neo-Nazi Vandalism Targeting New Mexico School

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned neo-Nazi vandalism targeting Eldorado High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. That school sent a letter to parents saying the vandalism consisting of eggs being thrown at structures and a Nazi swastika spray-painted on a side of a building. CAIR National […]

CAIR Calls on Trump to Withdraw Support for Israel’s Annihilation of Gaza City as Another Child Starves to Death, Dozens Killed

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on President Trump to withdraw his support for the Israeli government’s ongoing efforts to annihilate Gaza City and everyone who is unable or unwilling to leave as another child starved to death and dozens, including children, were massacred […]

CAIR-CA Announces Support for Proposition 50 to Protect Community Voice and Near-Term Access to Services

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced its support for Proposition 50 on the Nov. 4 special election ballot.  Proposition 50 would implement a temporary congressional map through 2030, with the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission resuming its work in 2031. CAIR-CA […]

CAIR ACTION ALERT: Demand Immediate Release of #GlobalSumudFlotilla Civilian Activists Abducted in International Waters by Israeli Occupation Forces

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), America’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today calls on all Americans to demand the Trump Administration call for the immediate, unconditional release of American citizens and civilian activists abducted by Israeli forces while en route to Gaza delivering humanitarian aid, including baby formula and emergency supplies. CAIR also urges […]

CAIR in the News, October 3, 2025

CAIR: Hegseth’s war on military “beardos” stirs religious, health concerns – Axios The Council on American-Islamic Relations sent a letter to Hegseth requesting additional information on religious exemptions and stressed that religious freedom “is a constitutional right, even in uniform.” “Ensuring that Muslim, Sikh, Jewish, and other religious personnel can continue to serve honorably without compromising their faith is […]