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 […]
CAIR-Philadelphia, JVP-Philly to Hold Press Conference with Philadelphia Elected Officials to Call Out Senator Fetterman over Iran War Vote
As Senator Fetterman casts deciding vote against resolution to curb Trump’s war powers, Philadelphia elected officials join Jewish and Muslim Philadelphians to stage public call out At 10am on Friday, May 15th, dozens of Philadelphians from Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)-Philly and Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR)-Philadelphia will gather in front of Senator Fetterman’s […]
CAIR Md. Marks End of 2026 Md. Legislative Session With Reflections on Key Progress, Challenges
Civil rights group thanks lawmakers, advocates who championed justice, civil rights and dignity for Maryland’s Muslim and marginalized communities The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today marked the end of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session with the release of its annual legislative round-up highlighting key advocacy efforts, policy victories, ongoing […]
CAIR Welcomes Indian Court Ruling Allowing Hijab in Schools
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a decision by the Karnataka state government in India to revoke a 2022 order effectively banning the wearing of hijabs in government-run schools and colleges. The move follows years of controversy and legal challenges surrounding the ban, which had been […]
CAIR Calls Court Decision Blocking U.S. Sanctions Against Francesca Albanese a “Victory for Free Speech and Human Rights”
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a ruling by a federal judge blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to sanction UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her call for war crimes charges against those responsible for the Gaza Genocide. Yesterday, a federal judge temporarily blocked […]
CAIR Commends House Democrats Who Countered Anti-Muslim Hate at ‘Sharia Hoax’ Hearing
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended Democratic members of Congress who defended American Muslims and constitutional religious freedom during yesterday’s House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on “Sharia law.” CAIR also condemned Republican members and witnesses for promoting anti-Muslim fearmongering and dangerous smear tactics amid rising […]
CAIR-CT Calls on State Lawmakers to Condemn, Act Against Reported Barbaric Sexual Violence and Torture Against Palestinians by Israel
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) is calling on Connecticut’s federal and state lawmakers to publicly condemn the reported systematic sexual violence, torture, and abuse committed against Palestinians by Israeli prison guards, soldiers, interrogators, and settlers, as documented in a recent investigation published by The New York Times. The article, “The […]
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CAIR Md. Applauds Rep. Raskin’s Forceful Defense of Religious Freedom During Heated Congressional ‘Anti-Sharia’ Hearing
Muslim civil rights group debunks anti-Muslim myths about Sharia, notes Islam requires Muslims to obey the law of the land, and in America that law is the U.S. Constitution (BALTIMORE, Md., 5/13/2026) – The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed U.S. Rep. […]
New CAIR on Air Podcast: Rep. Rashida Tlaib on the Midterms, 2028, MTG’s Gaza Stance, and More
A new episode of CAIR on Air is live and this week’s guest is Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). WATCH CAIR ON AIR. In this episode, we cover: Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Amazon Music — and subscribe so you never miss an episode. New episodes of CAIR on Air are released weekly, featuring conversations with policymakers, advocates, and thought leaders on […]