CAIR-Texas Welcomes Scrapping of Keller Council’s Anti-Muslim ‘Sharia’ Resolution
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 welcomed the scrapping of proposed anti-Muslim resolution targeting “sharia,” the religious principles followed by Muslims. Manufactured anti-sharia hysteria has long been promoted by anti-Muslim extremists to stoke fear and division. CAIR-Texas: Keller council […]
CAIR in the News, January 7, 2026
CAIR: Ethics complaint filed against five Vermont legislators who went on paid trip to Israel – Times Argus The Council on American-Islamic Relations, described as the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, released a statement of support Tuesday for the decision to file the ethics complaint. The organization called the […]
CAIR–SFBA Commends City of Albany for Unanimously Adopting Ethical Investment Policy
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 commended the City of Albany for unanimously adopting Resolution 2025-71 and amending the City’s Investment Policy to prohibit investments in companies that facilitate or profit from war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other […]
CAIR-NJ Applauds Passage of Immigrant Protections Bill Package Out of Assembly Judiciary Committee, Encourages Assembly Appropriations Committee to Vote Favorably
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the Assembly Judiciary Committee for advancing a critical package of immigrant protection bills—A6308, A6309, and A6310—during yesterday’s hearing. The bill package is expected to be heard next by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday, January […]
CAIR Op-Ed: Somali-American Day-Care Hysteria Is Latest Attempt To Distract Americans with Hate
It’s 2025. No one should have to point out how evil and irrational it is for elected officials to smear an entire race or ethnic group because of the alleged criminals among them. Edward Ahmed Mitchell is a civil rights attorney who serves as the national deputy executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations […]
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CAIR Calls on Va. Schools to Reject Outgoing AG’s Call to Falsely Label Students Critical of Israel’s Racism ‘Antisemitic’
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group warns any attempt to punish students critical of Israel using IHRA definition of antisemitism would violate Constitution and spark legal action (WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/6/26) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on public schools in Virginia to reject outgoing […]
CAIR Says Va. AG Call to Impose Controversial Definition of ‘Antisemitism’ on Schools Would Harm Free Speech Against Genocide
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the Assembly Judiciary Committee for advancing a critical package of immigrant protection bills—A6308, A6309, and A6310—during yesterday’s hearing. The bill package is expected to be heard next by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday, January […]
CAIR-NY Welcomes Sentencing for Anti-Muslim Subway Attack
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 sentencing of a man for a 2022 subway attack during which the assailant reportedly made anti-Muslim remarks. At that time, CAIR-NY welcomed the NYPD’s hate crime investigation into the attack. […]
Community Advisory: CAIR, CAIR Action Release 2026 Toolkit to Empower Muslim Civic Engagement in Local and State Governments
Jan. 13 webinar will break down what the toolkit includes, explain how to use it effectively, and share practical ways to advocate within your local community The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today announced the release of its 2026 Toolkit on Promoting Muslim Civic Engagement in Local and State Governments, a comprehensive advocacy resource designed to […]