CAIR in the News, February 18, 2026

Video: CAIR Says Maryland Assembly’s Muslim Caucus Will Focus on Justice, Immigrant Inclusion Video: CAIR-Maryland Director Says Eid Should Not Be Removed from School Calendars to Make Up Snow Days CAIR: Barabak: With immigration losing its edge, Republicans find a new boogeyman: ‘Radical Islam’ – Los Angeles Times CAIR-WA: Palestinian asylum-seeker among those arrested by […]
Video: CAIR Says Maryland Assembly’s Muslim Caucus Will Focus on Justice, Immigrant Inclusion

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Video: CAIR-Maryland Director Says Eid Should Not Be Removed from School Calendars to Make Up Snow Days

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Video: CAIR Calls on Maryland Schools Not to Use Muslim Holiday to Make Up Snow Days

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CAIR, CAIR-FL Say Censure of Randy Fine Must Address History of Racist and Violent Rhetoric, Not Just Post About Muslims and Dogs

The national headquarters and Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said any congressional effort to censure Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) should address all of his past racist, anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian, and genocidal statements, not just his most recent bigoted post comparing Muslims unfavorably to dogs. […]
CAIR Md. Welcomes Signing of Emergency Legislation Banning Law Enforcement Partnering with ICE

The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the signing of emergency legislation prohibiting formal 287(g) agreements in Maryland, by Governor Wes Moore. SEE: Maryland Gov. Moore signs bills into law ending law enforcement partnerships with ICE Section 287(g) of the federal […]
CAIR Md. Thanks Hundreds Who Participated in Annual Muslim Lobby Day Marking Historic Launch of Legislative Muslim Caucus

The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today thanked the more than 300 community members who registered and took part in the 2026 Maryland Muslim Lobby Day at the state capitol in Annapolis last evening, noting that their civic engagement helped advance the Muslim community’s priorities during this legislative session. Muslim community […]
CAIR-Chicago, CAIR Remember Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson

The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) and its National chapter (CAIR) today offered condolences on the passing of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, honoring his lifelong commitment to racial equality, economic fairness, and human rights. Chicago Sun-Times: Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and Chicago icon, dead at 84 As founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Rev. Jackson […]
Video: CAIR Calls on Congressional Leaders to Demand Randy Fine’s Resignation After Latest Racist Comments

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Video: CAIR-Texas Calls on Elected Officials to Condemn Harassment of Praying Muslims in Plano

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