CAIR-Ohio’s ‘Team Palestine’ Raises Awareness for Palestinian Orphans at Cleveland Marathon
On May 16, CAIR-Ohio participated in the 2026 Cleveland Marathon, joining over 13,000 runners in a citywide celebration of health, resilience, and community. For the third year in a row, CAIR-Ohio sponsored Team Palestine, a powerful initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), an organization providing life-saving medical care and humanitarian relief […]
CAIR-NJ Calls for Immediate Release of Amrou Ibrahim, New Jersey Global Sumud Flotilla Participant
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) demands the immediate release of New Jersey resident and American citizen, Amrou Ibrahim. Amrou was detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. READ: Gaza Aid Flotilla says Israeli Forces Intercepted 28 Boats, Remaining […]
CAIR-MI Condemns Distribution of Antisemitic Propaganda in Berkley
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the distribution of antisemitic propaganda in in Berkley, Michigan. Some 100 antisemitic pamphlets we found on the front lawns of home on Saturday. In a statement, CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid […]
CAIR Condemns Bill Maher for Downplaying Growing Anti-Muslim Hate, Falsely Claiming Rep. Fine Never Called for Nuking Gazans
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today condemned comedian Bill Maher for downplaying growing anti-Muslim hate and falsely claiming Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) never called for using nuclear weapons on Gaza and for the destruction of all Muslims. On his Real Time with Bill Maher, he […]
CAIR in the News, May 18, 2026
CAIR-Texas: A debate over handing out religious materials in public spaces is being carried out at a Wylie high school – WFAA Some members of the Muslim community said the backlash went too far and that the incident had been badly mischaracterized. “I think that it’s easy to be misinterpreted as something else, especially in […]
CAIR-LA Welcomes Court Ruling Barring Deceptive Kars4Kids Ads for Failing to Disclose Ties to Israel
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today welcomed a recent ruling by a court judge barring Kars4Kids from airing advertisements in California unless the organization discloses that donations are used in part to fund young adults’ trips to Israel and purchase property there. SEE: Earworm Kars4Kids jingle yanked from California airwaves for false advertising Following the lawsuit filed against the organization […]
CAIR, CAIR-NY Call on NY Officials to Condemn Pro-Israel “Rape Denial” Rally at NYT HQ
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its New York chapter (CAIR-NY) today condemned a pro-Israel rally held outside the headquarters of The New York Times to deny the reported and verified rapes of Palestinian detainees by Israeli guards in detention facilities. CAIR also called on New York state and city officials to condemn the […]
Take Action: Tell Congress and Trump to Stop Funding Israel’s Attacks on Christians, Muslims, and Holy Sites
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today invites you to sign its click-and-send action alert calling on Congress and the Trump administration to stop funding Israel’s attacks on Christians, Muslims and holy sites. SIGN THE ACTION ALERT WATCH: Israeli Persecution of Christians is Skyrocketing CAIR’s action alert calls on Congress and the State Department to: […]
CAIR Welcomes Rising House Support for Rep. Tlaib’s Nakba Anniversary Resolution
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the reintroduction of a congressional resolution by Rashida Tlaib recognizing the ongoing Palestinian Nakba and affirming the rights of Palestinian refugees and rising support for it in the House. CAIR is urging all members of Congress to co-sponsor and support […]
CAIR-SD, UCSD Students, Faculty to Hold Press Conference to Condemn Punishment of Professor for Participating in Gaza Encampment
On May 18, the San Diego chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SD) plans to join University of California San Diego (UCSD) students and faculty condemn the university’s punishment of Professor BT Werner for standing with students who peacefully protested the ongoing Nakba and genocide in Gaza in May 2024. WHAT: Press Conference Condemning UCSD’s Punishment of Professor BT […]