CAIR-Philadelphia Supports Police Chief Who Faces Hate Backlash for Ramadan Post

The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today expressed its support for the Hatfield police chief after his Facebook post wishing the Muslim community a happy Ramadan received anti-Muslim backlash.  On Wednesday, which marked the beginning of Ramadan, Chief William Tierney wrote on the police department’s Facebook page: “The Hatfield Police Department […]

Media Advisory: CAIR Md. to Host ‘Welcome Ramadan’ Event Presenting Congressional Citations, Governor’s Proclamation Marking Holy Month

On Saturday, February 21, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to host a “Welcome Ramadan” event to mark the beginning of the holy month for Muslim communities with the presentation of a Governor’s Proclamation to commemorate the occasion. WHAT: ‘Welcome Ramadan’ […]

CAIR-MN Welcomes Sentencing of Man for Arson Attacks on Mosques

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its Minnesota chapter (CAIR-MN) today welcomed the sentencing of a man for acts of arson targeting two Twin Cities mosques. Jackie Rahm Little, 39, was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to arson and damage to religious property, which is a federal hate crime. Over the past three […]

CAIR in the News, February 20, 2026

CAIR (Video): Ramadan begins as millions observe month of fasting – ABC CAIR: Peace Campaigners Demand Congress Stop Trump From Waging ‘Devastating’ War on Iran – Common Dreams The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) urged Americans to contact their members of Congress to oppose what they called an “Israel First War on Iran,” noting the heavy involvement […]

CAIR Maryland Welcomes Guilty Plea for Threats to Muslim, Black Communities

The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed a guilty plea by a man who made threats on social media targeting Black and Muslim communities. Raymond Pumphrey, 46, of Aberdeen, Md., also threatened to kill politicians and members of their families. He is scheduled for sentencing on June 29 and faces […]

CAIR Md. Applauds Restoration of Eid as Non-Instructional Day in Montgomery County Public Schools 

Civil Rights Group Welcomes Fast-Tracking of Legislation for Calendar Adjustments, Calls on MSDE to grant waiver to Restore Eid in Prince George’s County Public Schools  (BALTIMORE, MD, 2/20/2026) — The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed the restoration of Eid as a non-instructional day in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) following […]