CAIR-LA, Partners to Host California’s First-Ever Global Muslim Village
(LOS ANGELES, CA – 5/1/2025) – On Saturday, May 3, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), along with Sabeelee, Universal Heritage, and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, will host the first-ever Global Muslim Village Cultural Festival. This multicultural, family-friendly event will bring together communities from across Southern […]
CAIR-LA Condemns Escalated Police Response to UCLA Students’ Screening of ‘The Encampments,’ Demands Accountability
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the University of California Police Department (UCPD)’s escalated response to a screening of “The Encampments” at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) last night. SEE: Two pro-Palestine protesters detained during encampment attack anniversary rally Yesterday, April 30, UCLA students gathered at […]
CAIR Calls on Trump Admin to Protect Religious Freedom for All Americans After Anti-Muslim Extremists Named to New Commission
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said the Trump administration must protect religious liberty for all Americans after it appointed multiple anti-Muslim extremists to a new Religious Liberty Commission ostensibly founded to “safeguard and promote America’s founding principle of religious freedom.” Video: Trump Announces Leaders of New Religious Liberty […]
CAIR-NY Condemns NYU Law’s Retaliatory Ban on Students During Finals, Urges Immediate Reversal of Sanctions Over Anti-Genocide Activism
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) is calling on New York University School of Law to immediately lift retaliatory sanctions against 28 students who have been barred from law school buildings during finals season, despite a lack of formal disciplinary process or justification. SEE: Instagram Post SEE: Law students call for defined […]
CAIR Welcomes Charge in Alleged Racist Arson of Historic Tennessee Social Justice Center Where Rosa Parks Trained
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed federal charges against the suspect in the alleged racist arson of a historic social justice center in Tennessee. A suspect whom authorities have linked to white supremacist movements has been arrested in the March 2019 fire that destroyed […]
CAIR Welcomes Vermont Hate Crime Bill Expansion, Urges South Carolina to Pass Hate Crime Bill
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the signing of an expanded hate crime bill in Vermont. Washington, D.C., based CAIR also urged lawmakers in South Carolina to pass a hate crime bill. Vermont’s Governor Phil Scott signed a bill expanding the scope of hate […]
CAIR Offers ‘Know Your Rights’ Training in Arkansas
On April 24 and 25, 2025, CAIR traveled to Arkansas to deliver “Know Your Rights” presentations regarding travel and law enforcement interactions to a local Muslim Student Association (MSA) and mosque. The mosque event was attended by 60+ community members who had dozens of questions answered, ranging from rights they have at the border to how to […]
Community Advisory: CAIR Releases Updated ‘Travel and Free Speech Guidance Under the Trump Administration’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today updated its recently-released “Travel and Free Speech Guidance Under the Trump Administration” due to continued concerns about travel and free speech issues. Based on recent reports, CAIR added answers to the question: “What device precautions can I take before […]
CAIR in the News, May 1, 2025
CAIR-Austin: Gov. Abbott threatens state funding if San Marcos calls for ceasefire in Gaza – Texas Public Radio The Austin Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it supports adoption of the resolution. “CAIR-Austin commends the community members who spoke out courageously on April 15th and the principled council members who advocated for the […]
BREAKING: CAIR Welcomes Senate HELP Committee Delaying Vote on Misleading ‘Antisemitism Awareness Act’ Amid Bipartisan Free Speech Concerns
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee delaying a vote on its considering of the misleadingly titled Antisemitism Awareness Act (S. 558), following bipartisan concerns over the act dangerously conflating criticism of the Israeli government with antisemitism […]