CAIR Md. Welcomes Baltimore County Council’s Unanimous Vote on Emergency Legislation to Prohibit ICE Detention Centers
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed the Baltimore County Council’s unanimous 6-0 vote to pass emergency legislation prohibiting ICE immigration detention centers from operating in the county. SEE: Baltimore County Council votes to ban ICE detention centers Council passes emergency bill banning ICE detention facilities in Baltimore County The […]
CAIR Action Alert: Tell Congress to Oppose U.S. War on Iran for Israel’s Benefit
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today encouraged all Americans to contact their members of Congress and demand that they oppose the launch of an “illegal and unjustified” U.S. war on Iran for the Israeli government’s benefit. TAKE ACTION Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie […]
CAIR-LA Welcomes Ramadan Recognition From Elected Officials and Government Bodies as Muslims Mark Beginning of Holy Month
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today welcomed the recognition of Ramadan from local elected officials, government bodies, and law enforcement agencies, including Governor Gavin Newsom, Representative Judy Chu, Congressman Salud Carbajal, Assemblymember Issac G. Bryan, Senator Sabrina Cervantes, LA Mayor Karen Bass, the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City of Yorba Linda. The month of Ramadan began on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 17, and it will conclude […]
CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Hate Crime Conviction of Lombard Man Who Threatened to Shoot Two Muslim Men
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the hate crime conviction of a suburban man who threatened to shoot two Muslim men in Lombard. The defendant, Larry York, was convicted on felony hate crime charges in Oct. 2023 after approaching two Muslim […]
CAIR Welcomes Judge’s Order Blocking Deportation of Anti-Genocide Columbia Student Mohsen Mahdawi
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed an immigration judge’s order blocking the deportation of Mohsen Mahdawi, a permanent United States resident from the illegally-occupied West Bank who led protests against Israel’s genocide in Gaza at Columbia University. Washington, D.C.-based CAIR had previously condemned Mahdawi’s […]
CAIR-Ohio, CAIR Action, ACLU of Ohio, Ohio Divest Coalition, and Interfaith Coalition Rally on First Day of Ramadan and Lent to Protect Free Speech at Statehouse
The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), CAIR Action, the ACLU of Ohio, the Ohio Divest Coalition, and a diverse coalition of partners testified against Ohio Senate Bill 87 (SB 87), legislation that would codify the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism into state law on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The coalition included lawyers, […]
CAIR-NJ Joins Pax Christi to Call for the Immediate Release of Leqaa Kordia, and Recognize the Beginning of Ramadan and Lent
The New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today joined Pax Christi, AFSC, and Justice for All outside the Elizabeth Detention Center to call for the release of Leqaa Kordia and all those who are unjustly held in detention centers across the United States. This event also recognized the beginning of Ramadan and Lent, two distinct and important celebrations in Muslim and Christian religious […]
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CAIR Welcomes White House Ramadan Message
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a White House message acknowledging Ramadan and expressing support for religious freedom. In the written message, President Trump said: “Every Ramadan stands as a reverent season of spiritual renewal, reflective meditation, and appreciation for God’s countless blessings. This […]
CAIR Designates House’s ‘Sharia-Free Caucus’ an Anti-Muslim Hate Group
First time in civil rights group’s 32-year history it has designated a congressional caucus an extremist organization The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the designation of the House of Representative’s so-called “Sharia-Free America Caucus” as an anti-Muslim hate group. This is the first time in CAIR’s 32-year […]