CAIR-AZ Welcomes Tucson Neighborhood’s Removal of Racist Restrictions from Housing Covenants

The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) today welcomed the decision by Tucson’s San Clemente neighborhood to officially remove decades-old racist restrictions from their housing covenants. The action follows a community-driven effort to eliminate discriminatory language that had remained embedded in property records for nearly a century. While such covenants have long […]

CAIR in the News, April 13, 2026

CAIR: Under attack by their own congressman – Washington Post Roy would take on legal battles involving a proposed housing development in the Dallas area, which Texas Republicans claim would impose Islamic law on residents — an allegation the project’s planners deny — and the state’s private school voucher program, which excluded about two dozen […]

CAIR Md. Welcomes Passage of Muslim, Jewish American Heritage Month Bill, Youth Charging Reform Act Among Legislative Priorities 

The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the passage of the Muslim and Jewish American Heritage Month bill and the Youth Charging Reform Act, calling both measures meaningful steps toward building a safer, more inclusive and just Maryland. Both bills are […]

BREAKING: CAIR-LA Condemns Threats, Islamophobic Smear Campaign Targeting Islamic Society of Orange County 

The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned violent online threats apparently resulting from an online smear campaign targeting the Islamic Society of Orange County (ISOC) in connection with its planned community expansion in Garden Grove.  The campaign, fueled by misinformation circulated on social media by notorious anti-Muslim bigots, falsely alleges that […]

CAIR in the News, April 11, 2026

CAIR: Alderman who made ‘reprehensible’ LinkedIn posts won’t resign, mayor says – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The Council on American-Islamic Relations, a major national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, called for Seals’ resignation in an emailed news release April 10. CAIR-MI: Brown City home vandalized with racist graffiti over Easter – MLive.com CAIR: ‘It’s solid […]

500+ California Muslims to Press Lawmakers at Capitol on School Discrimination, Eid Recognition, and Surveillance

On Monday, April 13, more than 500 Muslims and interfaith allies from across California will head to the Capitol for the 15th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC), hosted by the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization.  Participants will meet directly with state legislators to advocate for three CAIR-CA co-sponsored bills.  CAIR-CA’s 2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES   EVENT DETAILS    PRESS CONFERENCE SPEAKERS LIVESTREAM:  Press conference only – […]

CAIR-Texas Denounces Anti-Muslim Rhetoric at SBOE Hearing, Calls on Board to Reject Biased TEKS Revisions Amid Final Discussions Ahead of Vote

The Texas office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today called on the State Board of Education (SBOE) to reject proposed revisions to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) social studies standards that unfairly target the American Muslim community. As the SBOE enters final discussions today ahead of a preliminary vote on the first […]

CAIR-MI Condemns Racist Vandalism Targeting Biracial Couple’s Home in Michigan

The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today condemned the racist vandalism of a biracial couple’s home in Brown City.  The FBI is investigating a suspected hate crime after a bi-racial family’s home was broken into and vandalized with racial slurs spray painted on the walls. Video from the family shows holes […]

CAIR-Philadelphia ED to Testify on Civil Liberties Impact of ICE Enforcement; Urges Community to Attend City Council Hearing

On Monday, April 13, Dr. Ahmet Tekelioglu, the executive director of the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) plans to testify before the Philadelphia City Council in support of ICE Out legislation.  The hearing will take place: Monday, April 13, 202610:00 AM – 5:00 PMPhiladelphia City Hall, 4th Floor1400 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA Dr. […]