CAIR Md. Welcomes Howard County’s Recognition of January as Muslim American Heritage Month
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today welcomed an announcement by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball recognizing January as Muslim American Heritage Month in Howard County, honoring the long-standing contributions of Muslim Americans to the county’s civic, cultural, and economic life. In a public message accompanying the proclamation, County Executive Ball […]
CAIR in the News, January 9, 2026
CAIR: Calling for Closure of Guantánamo after 24 Years – A Joint Statement CAIR Maryland: Why Houston’s Avelo Airlines is ditching ICE deportation flights – and what it means for the airline – Houston Chronicle “Despite repeated claims that the contract was untouchable and that public pressure would not matter, organizers across the state and […]
CAIR Demands Elon Musk Block Grok App from Creating Sexually Explicit Images of Women, Including Prominent Muslim Women
The Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today demanded that Elon Musk block the Grok digital application from creating sexually explicit images of children and women, including prominent Muslim women. [NOTE: Grok is a generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by xAI.] Since the controversy first arose, the […]
CAIR-MA Welcomes Sentencing of Man Who Threatened Anti-Genocide Protesters with an Axe, Advocated for ‘More Serious Punishment’
The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) welcomed the sentencing of Matthew Freeman, who was charged with civil rights and assault offenses after threatening pro-Palestinian demonstrators with an axe last August, while saying the civil rights organization advocated for a “more serious punishment.” CAIR-MA represents the victim in the case, Fawaz […]
CAIR-CA – Islamophobia Exposed: The Multimillion Dollar Industry Fueling Anti-Muslim Hate in the U.S.
Across the nation, government officials have used policies and public statements to suggest that Islam has no place in American society, putting basic religious freedom and equal treatment at risk. From extremists spreading vitriol and hate online, to elected officials writing anti-Muslim bigotry into public policy, Islamophobia has become ingrained in our country’s societal, educational, and political […]
CAIR-Texas Applauds Harris County for Recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the Harris County Commissioners Court for passing a resolution on January 8th recognizing January as Muslim American Heritage Month. CAIR-Texas thanks County Commissioner Leslie Briones and her staff for introducing this timely resolution. The resolution formally […]
Video: CAIR-OK Says AG’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Targeting Mosque Mirrors Islamophobia by Officials in Other States
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CAIR-SFBA Welcomes Stay Away Orders, GPS Monitoring in Sunnyvale Attack on Pro-Palestine Demonstrators
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 criminal protective (stay away) orders issued by the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, against defendant Joshua Krupia following his violent attack on Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Sunnyvale. CAIR-SFBA has been assisting the demonstrators as they pursue accountability following the attack on the evening of Nov. 7, 2025. According to the Sunnyvale Department of Public […]
CAIR-NJ Condemns Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s Attack on Protected Free Speech and BDS Advocacy, Calls to Repeal
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) strongly condemns outgoing Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop’s recent statements opposing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel and falsely framing it as discriminatory. See: Mayor Steven Fulop’s Tweet In a statement, CAIR-NJ Executive Director Selaedin Maksut said: “It is disappointing to see an outgoing […]
CAIR Welcomes Senate Vote Advancing Bill Requiring Congressional Approval for More Attacks on Venezuela
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a Senate vote advancing legislation that would force President Trump to seek congressional approval before taking any new military action in Venezuela. GOP Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Todd Young […]