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CAIR-MA Calls for Action to Restore Public Trust After Release of Bigoted Police Texts

The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for actions to restore public trust following the release of text messages allegedly sent by Massachusetts police officers that contained bigoted content. According to media reports, newly released messages exchanged among current and […]

CAIR Reiterates Demand for Release of Salah Sarsour from ICE Detention Following Reports of Medical Neglect

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today reiterated its call for the immediate release of Milwaukee Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour, who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in March, after reports indicate that his medical needs are being neglected and that his health is deteriorating while in detention. According to attorneys representing Sarsour, […]

CAIR-Texas and CAIR Action Texas Commend Congressman Christian Menefee for Co-Sponsoring Historic “Block the Bombs Act”

The Texas chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) and CAIR Action Texas today jointly applauded U.S. Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX-18) for officially signing onto H.R. 3565, the Block the Bombs Act. SEE: H.R. 3565 Co-Sponsors The crucial legislation, introduced by Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL), seeks to assert vital Congressional oversight by withholding the transfer […]

CAIR-NY to Join Interfaith Coalition in Demanding Accountability for Islamophobia Promoted by City Council Member

On Friday, June 5, the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) will join Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Sikh, and allied faith leaders on the steps of New York City Hall to call on the New York City Council and City Council Speaker Julie Menin to ensure accountability for Islamophobia instigated by a council member.  The event follows growing concern over a social media […]

CAIR, CAIR-FL Commend Sen. Van Hollen for Demanding Release of US Citizen Kidnapped by IDF in West Bank

TAKE ACTION: Calling on Your Members of Congress to Demand Immediate Release of 20-Year-Old Student Sama Safi The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, alongside its Florida chapter (CAIR-Florida), today issued a joint statement commending U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for his strong stance demanding the immediate […]

CAIR Welcomes House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution, Urges Senate to Follow Suit

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution(H. Con. Res. 86) directing an end to unauthorized U.S. military involvement in Iran and reaffirming Congress’ constitutional authority over matters of war and peace. The resolution […]

BREAKING: CAIR Files Federal Lawsuit Against Fairfax County Public Schools for Suspending Muslim and Arab Students Over Participation in Viral Video Trend

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of four high school student members of the Muslim Students Association (MSA). The lawsuit alleges that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science […]

CAIR Condemns Anti-Muslim Rhetoric at Hearing for Proposed New Mexico Mosque

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned anti-Muslim rhetoric and hostility reportedly directed at supporters of a proposed mosque in New Mexico during a public hearing on the project. According to local reports, a proposal to build a mosque in Albuquerque’s North Valley drew opposition […]