CAIR-Texas Co-Hosts Houston Islamic Film Fest 2026 Centered on ‘Capturing Narratives Beyond Stereotypes’

Yesterday, the Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) co-hosted the Houston Islamic Film Fest (HIFF) 2026 at MATCH Houston. HIFF is an initiative dedicated to amplifying authentic Muslim stories and challenging harmful stereotypes in media. The event is in partnership with the University of Houston Muslim Student Association & Watermelon Productions.  This year’s […]

CAIR-SFBA Welcomes Mistrial in Stanford 11 Case

The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the declaration of a mistrial in the Stanford 11 case. SEE: Stanford 11 Verdict Press Release  After weeks of jury deliberations, a Santa Clara County judge declared a mistrial after the jury […]

CAIR-NJ: Historic First CD-12 Candidate Forum Draws Nearly 200 Attendees in West Windsor

In a historic first for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, a broad coalition of Muslim civic and advocacy organizations hosted a CD-12 Candidate Forum on Super Bowl Sunday at the Muslim Center of Greater Princeton, drawing nearly 200 attendees from both the Muslim community and the broader public. The forum was organized by CAIR Action […]

CAIR in the News, February 13, 2026

CAIR: Maryland General Assembly passes bill banning local ICE agreements, sending measure to Gov. Moore’s desk – Nottingham MD The Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Maryland office also welcomed the move, calling it a “significant step toward protecting immigrant communities, safeguarding civil rights, and strengthening public trust.” Video: CAIR-Maryland Urges MOCO Schools to Reinstate Muslim Holiday […]

Georgia Muslim Civic Organizations Host Muslim Advocacy Day at the Capitol 

On Thursday February 12th, the Georgia Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) and Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP) hosted Georgia Muslim Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol. For the fourth consecutive year, the event brought over 100 Georgia Muslims to the state capitol for an opportunity to meet with their legislators and […]

CAIR Expresses Support for Muslim Community in Ireland After Arson Attack on Mosque 

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed its support for the Muslim community in Ireland after an arson attack on a mosque in Limerick. Last night, arsonists set fire to the Islamic Cultural Center in Limerick. It took fire teams 40 minutes to extinguish the fire. […]