Record-Breaking 1,000+ Muslim Delegates Participate in 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
The U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), the nation’s largest American Muslim civil society umbrella organization, today announced the successful completion of the 11th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill, with more than 1,000 Muslim delegates – a record number – from 33 states traveling to Washington, D.C., for two days of coordinated […]
CAIR Welcomes New Report Detailing ‘Dehumanizing’ Anti-Muslim Campaign by Public Officials
Texas and Florida officials feature prominently in a coordinated anti-Muslim social media campaign (WASHINGTON, DC, 4/21/2026) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed new research detailing how 46 Republican federal and state officials are contributing to an anti-Muslim campaign. Research authors note the campaign […]
CAIR in the News, April 21, 2026
CAIR: Salah Sarsour arrest is about free speech, advocates say in D.C. – Wisconsin Examiner Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said of Sarsour, “He has spent more than 30 years of his life strengthening those around him. As a Palestinian resident of this country, he has built a huge community. […]
CAIR Joins USCMO’s 11th National Muslim Advocacy Day On Capitol Hill
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CAIR, Other National Muslim Groups to Join Rep. Al Green at Capitol Hill Press Conference on Anti-Muslim Post by Rep. Andy Ogles
On Tuesday, April 21, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), CAIR-Texas, and the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), in coordination with national Muslim community leaders, will hold a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., alongside Rep. Al Green (D-TX) in support of his resolution condemning the recent anti-Muslim statement by Rep. Andy Ogles […]
Video: CAIR Joins AMP Capitol Hill Press Conference Calling for Release of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention
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CAIR Calls on Congress to Stop Ignoring Israel’s Attacks on Christians After Desecration of Jesus Statue in Lebanon
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, called on the Trump administration and Congress to stop ignoring and enabling Israel’s longstanding “war on Christians” after Israeli occupation forces were shown smashing a statue depicting Jesus in Lebanon. According to media reports, Israeli troops were filmed vandalizing a statue […]
CAIR-CT Welcomes Recognition of Eid al-Fitr in North Haven Public Schools as a District-Wide Holiday
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the official recognition of Eid-ul-Fitr as a district-wide holiday by North Haven Public Schools, marking an important step toward inclusivity, equity, and respect for the district’s diverse student body. CAIR-CT expressed appreciation to […]
Video: ‘Anti-Muslim Extremist’ One America News Host Dan Ball Smears Arab American Heritage Month
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CAIR in the News, April 20, 2026
CAIR: Calls grow to release Virginia Tech PhD student from ICE custody – WUSA The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is also calling for Azizi to be released. “The Trump administration is once again using ICE as a secret police to target those who speak out […]