CAIR in the News, February 17, 2026
CAIR: Muslim Caucus forms – Maryland Matters According to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the IMAN Network, legislative priorities of the new caucus will include public education and cultural inclusion, youth justice reform and immigrant and community safety protections. CAIR- Texas: Muslim leaders call for action after student prayer group at Plano park […]
CAIR Calls on U. Of Maryland to Drop ‘Punitive’ Charges Against Student Journalists
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the University of Maryland to drop punitive charges against student journalists Riona Sheikh and Rumasya Drissi, who covered protests against an event featuring Israeli soldiers on campus. SEE: The paper was her lifeboat — […]
Community Advisory: CAIR Releases 2026 ‘Your Rights in Ramadan’ Toolkit
Toolkit provides guidance on requesting workplace and school accommodations, details religious rights and offers sample proclamations and resolutions honoring Ramadan The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released its Your Rights in Ramadan Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to support Muslim employees, students, families, and community leaders […]
CAIR-Texas Calls on Elected Officials to Condemn Harassment of Praying Muslims in Plano
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of thenation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on elected officials to condemn the reported bias-motivated harassment of a group of Muslim praying in a Plano park on Sunday. VIDEO OF INCIDENT. STATEMENT ON HARASSMENT. According to media reports, a […]
BREAKING: CAIR Calls on Congressional Leaders to Demand Randy Fine’s Resignation After Latest Racist Comments
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to condemn and call for the resignation of Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) after his latest racist remarks about Muslims and Palestinians. In recent days, Fine has declared “Palestinian” identity evil and compared […]
CAIR-Texas Calls on Texas ICE Facilities to Ensure Ramadan Accommodations for Muslim Detainees and Offers Partnership
CAIR-Texas, the largest Muslim civil rights organization in Texas and the state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today called on officials and chaplains at Texas ICE facilities to ensure that Muslim detainees receive reasonable religious accommodations as Ramadan begins on or about February 18. Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar […]
TODAY: CAIR, Community Partners to Hold 2026 Maryland Muslim Lobby Day Marking Historic Launch of Legislative Muslim Caucus
Today, the Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the IMAN Network will host the 2026 Maryland Muslim Lobby Day at the Maryland House of Delegates in Annapolis. This year’s Lobby Day will mark a historic milestone with the official launch of the Maryland Legislative Muslim Caucus aimed at strengthening civic engagement, advancing […]
CAIR in the News, February 16, 2026
CAIR: Gavin Newsom Demands ‘Racist Slob’ Randy Fine Resign – Newsweek Fine is also a member of a new congressional group targeting what it describes as the growing threat of Sharia, or Islamic religious law, in the United States. According to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, anti-Muslim discrimination has risen sharply in recent years. CAIR: Md. districts criticized […]
CAIR in the News, February 14, 2026
Video: CAIR Deputy Director on ABC to Discuss the Upcoming Fast of Ramadan, Encourage Interfaith Dinners Video: CAIR-SFBA Welcomes Mistrial in Stanford 11 Case CAIR: Muslim lawmaker says his community feels targeted by Texas Republicans – ABC CAIR: H.B. 1471 raises concerns among protestors and Muslim community – USA Today CAIR: Across US, Yemeni coffeehouses […]
Video: CAIR-SFBA Welcomes Mistrial in Stanford 11 Case
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