CAIR-NY Welcomes Limiting of Committee Assignments for NYC Council Member Who Called for Expulsion of Muslims from U.S.

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 welcomed a decision by New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin to limit committee assignments for Councilwoman Vickie Paladino due to her “abhorrent” and “unacceptable” social media posts about Muslims and […]

CAIR Calls Suspension of Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries a ‘Cruel’ Policy That Tears American Families Apart

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), America’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said the Trump administration’s sweeping decision to indefinitely suspend immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries is a “cruel, unjustified and bigoted” policy that undermines American values and divides American families from their relatives overseas. The policy, which is […]

CAIR, CAIR-CA Condemn Political Grandstanding, Scapegoating of Afghan Nationals and Muslim-Serving Groups at Joint Subcommittee Hearing

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with its California chapter (CAIR-CA), today condemned the political grandstanding and scapegoating of Afghan nationals and the false and defamatory allegations made against CAIR during a recent Congressional joint subcommittee hearing, calling it part of a broader attack on American Muslims and Muslim-serving organizations, particularly those who support Palestinian human rights.   On Wednesday, Jan. 14, […]

Community Advisory: CAIR Shares Muslim Heritage Month Guide for K-12 Educators

Resource equips educators nationwide, highlighting Muslim contributions across U.S. history, civics, science, and culture The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the release of its Muslim Heritage Month Educators’ Guide, a comprehensive guide that provides grade-appropriate lesson ideas, primary sources, biographies, book lists, and classroom activities […]

CAIR, CAIR Action Release Webinar Training for New Local and State Muslim Civic Engagement Toolkit 

Webinar training and report provide guidance on model resolutions, strategic guidance, and tools to advance Muslim inclusion, civil rights protections, and community-led policy victories nationwide The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and CAIR Action today released its new webinar training to supplement its joint “2026 Toolkit on Promoting Muslim Civic Engagement in Local and State Governments,” […]

Save the Date! CAIR Schedules 2026 Annual Gala and Policy Conference for September 12th and 13th

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today encouraged community members and supporters to save the date for CAIR’s 32nd annual gala and national policy conference, which have been scheduled for September 12th and September 13th, 2026, in the DC/Virginia/Maryland metropolitan area. As part of CAIR Impact […]

CAIR in the News, January 15, 2026

Video: CAIR San Diego Calls End of Somali TPS ‘Latest Bigoted Attack on Somali Community’ Video: CAIR-SFBA Calls Latest U.S Suspension of Immigrant Visa Processing For 75 Countries Discriminatory Video: CAIR-MI Seeks Emergency Stay of Removal for Detained Dearborn Father of 6 CAIR: Texas Muslim Republicans question their role in the party as GOP ramps […]

CAIR-DFW, Partners Demand Release of Yaa’Kub (Jacob) Ira Vijandre after 100 Days of Illegal Detention

The Dallas/Fort Worth office of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization joins CAIR Action, the Muslim Legal Fund of American (MLFA), Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ), the Free Yaa’Kub Campaign, Lee & Godshall-Bennett, LLP, Project TAHA, Immigrant Rights Groups, Civil Liberties organizations, and the DFW […]