Good News Alert: CAIR Attorneys Secure Reinstatement of NC Hospital Volunteer Who Wore ‘Free Palestine,’ Free Sudan’ Shirt
In late 2025, a volunteer at a hospital in North Carolina was suspended after he wore a shirt stating, “FREE PALESTINE” and “FREE SUDAN.” The hospital reportedly revoked the volunteer’s badge and told him he could not return to volunteer at the hospital for 30 days. The volunteer said he had done a weekly shift […]
BREAKING: Dozens of Arizona Civil Rights, Faith-Based Groups Stand in Solidarity with CAIR-AZ, Oppose Anti-Muslim Legislator’s Defamatory Resolution
The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Arizona), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a letter sent to Arizona legislators signed by dozens of local civil rights, advocacy and faith-based organizations who strongly oppose a defamatory resolution attacking CAIR-Arizona by anti-Muslim lawmaker Rep. John Gillette, who has previously […]
CAIR Welcomes Oscar Nomination for The Voice of Hind Rajab, Encourages Film Companies to Platform and Distribute
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the nomination of “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” a docudrama about Israel’s killing of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl, for an Oscar. CAIR also urged film companies to platform and distribute the film. The film, which follows the Red Crescent response […]
CAIR in the News, January 22, 2026
CAIR-Houston: Azeez Al-Shaair’s anti-genocide note: Muslims tackle NFL fine with charity – Al Jazeera Earlier this week, the Houston chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) said the NFL should not fine a player for rejecting genocide. “Azeez Al-Shaair’s message was rooted in basic human decency and concern for innocent lives. That should […]
CAIR-SFBA Applauds Santa Cruz Vote to End Flock License Plate Reader Contract Over Privacy, Civil Liberties Concerns
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 applauded the City of Santa Cruz for being the first city in California to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, an automated license plate reader company, over serious data privacy and civil liberties concerns. SEE: Santa Cruz […]
CAIR Condemns Israeli Slaughter of 11 Palestinians Including 3 Journalists, Netanyahu’s Appointment to ‘Board of Peace’
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the slaughter of 11 Palestinians, including 3 journalists, by Israeli forces in Gaza and the appointment of Israeli war criminal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the so-called “Board of Peace” set to govern Gaza. At least 11 Palestinians […]
CAIR Vows to Hold Texas Gov. Abbott Accountable for ‘Crossing Every Line of Basic Decency’ By Targeting Muslim Children’s Sporting Event
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group says Abbott is digging himself a ‘deeper legal hole’ in ongoing lawsuit filed by CAIR. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today vowed to hold Texas Governor Greg Abbott accountable for targeting Muslim children who are scheduled to participate in […]
CAIR-NY Welcomes Arrest of Cortlandt Man After Hate Crime Incident at Gas Station in Westchester County
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomes arrest of a Cortlandt man who reportedly made derogatory comments about two individuals’ national origin and brandished a firearm. SEE: Cortlandt Gas Station Incident Leads to Serious Felony Charges Sean C. Pearson, 57, was arrested […]
City of Austin to Declare Jan. 22nd as ‘CAIR-Austin Day’ Honoring Its Civic Engagement and Advocacy Work
On Thursday, January 22 (9 a.m. CT), the City of Austin will honor CAIR-Austin, the local chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, through an official proclamation. The proclamation will designate January 22 of each year as CAIR-Austin Day, recognizing the organization’s vital role in protecting the civil rights of Austin’s Muslim community and […]
CAIR-NJ Condemns Pardon Related to West Orange Protest, Warns of Dangerous Precedent Undermining Accountability and Equal Justice
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, strongly condemns the decision to issue a pardon of Moshe Glick, the man who was once being prosecuted stemming from a West Orange protest, a move that undermines accountability and raises serious concerns about equal justice, and […]