CAIR in the News, October 2, 2025
CAIR: ‘Always a bit on edge.’ How religious leaders are confronting wave of violence – USA Today Other religious communities said they have been preparing for events of mass violence for decades. Edward Ahmed Mitchell, deputy director of the Council on American–Islamic Relations, a Muslim civil rights group, said that while the recent attacks […]
CAIR-TX Urges Texas Lawmakers to Act for Safe Passage of Austin Veteran with Global Sumud Flotilla
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX) today calls for the safe passage of Greg Stoker, an Austin-based U.S. military veteran participating in the peaceful Global Sumud Flotilla, whose mission is to deliver critical humanitarian aid to Gaza. CAIR-TX calls on Austin-area representatives — Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) and Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10) — to ensure […]
CAIR-SFBA and Coalition Partners Call on Oakland to Halt Military Cargo Shipments to Israel, Urge Oakland Arms Embargo
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), Arab Resource & Organizing Center Action (AROC Action), and the U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) in calling for an immediate halt to U.S. military cargo shipments […]
CAIR Condemns Israeli Regime’s Piracy After Illegal Attack on Gaza Aid Flotilla, Calls for Release of Kidnapped Activists
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Israeli occupation’s raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was en route to Gaza carrying humanitarian aid, as an act of piracy meant to sustain its genocide. Israeli regime forces have reportedly abducted activists, including Greta Thunberg, […]
CAIR-NY Condemns ICE Assault on Journalist for Turkish News Agency
Injury comes as Israel murders freelance journalist in Gaza for another Turkish media outlet 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 condemned a reported attack by federal agents on journalists outside a New York City immigration court on Tuesday, […]
CAIR-SFBA Urges Alameda County to Adopt Ethical Investment Policy
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to adopt the proposed Ethical Investment Policy, which is scheduled for consideration and a vote at a Special Meeting on Friday, Oct. 3. In a […]
CAIR Sends Letter to Sec. Hegseth Seeking Clarification on Whether Religious Freedom of Muslim, Sikh, Jewish Military Personnel Will be Preserved Under ‘Beard Ban’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asking him to clarify if the religious freedom of Muslim, Sikh and Jewish soldiers who wear beards for religious reasons would be protected under the new regulations banning beards for […]
CAIR ACTION ALERT: Tell Senate to Oppose ‘Israel First’ Measures from 2026 Defense Funding Bill
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today encouraged Americans to contact their Senators and oppose “Israel First” provisions from the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), including provisions that would target constitutionally protected boycotts of the Israeli […]
CAIR in the News, October 1, 2025
CAIR-MI: Virginia man accused of threatening to attack mosque in Dearborn – CBS News Dawud Walid, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan chapter, issued a statement: “We welcome the terrorism charges brought against this individual who allegedly posed a threat to our community. This case highlights the growing danger of white supremacist […]
CAIR Sends Letter Calling Out 30 House Democrats Who Objected to Palestinian Statehood Recognition
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it sent a letter to 30 Democratic Members of Congress expressing profound concern with their September 25 letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which dismissed recent recognitions of Palestinian statehood as “unilateral and performative.” CLICK HERE: READ […]