CAIR: Harris joy and Gaza despair present an emotional conflict for many Dems – Los Angeles Times
The Council on American–Islamic Relations condemned the DNC member for assaulting the Muslim delegate who was holding the “Stop Arming Israel” sign. The group called for criminal charges to be filed. Hardly the joyful narrative the DNC was aiming for by ignoring Gaza.
CAIR-Sacramento: No criminal charges for pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Sacramento council meeting, DA says – Sacramento Bee
“All cases, including those that might be described as ‘protest’ or ‘civil disobedience’ cases, are evaluated on an individual basis to determine what charges should be filed, if any,” Triplett continued in the statement. “In these cases, our office declined to file charges due to insufficient evidence.”
The resolution — which was voted down by Councilwoman Lisa Kaplan, with Councilwoman Mai Vang absent — was supported by the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Jewish rabbis.
CAIR-MN: Muslim elder wounded by gunfire outside north Minneapolis mosque – Sahan Journal
“What he did yesterday, we believe, is a heroic act,” said Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. “We are today echoing this hero, recognizing his incredible sacrifice that sometimes is required, unfortunately, in this environment.”
CAIR-MN: Worshiper shot multiple times outside Minneapolis mosque – KARE 11
CAIR-CA: CA Educators Are Resisting Anti-Palestine Bills Pushing “Academic Police State” – TruthOut
As lawmakers convene in Sacramento this month to conclude the current legislative session, a coalition of educators and advocates is organizing to stop four proposed bills: Senate Bills 1277 and 1287, and Assembly Bills 2918 and 2925. Many opponents have grouped themselves under the umbrella of the California Palestine Solidarity Coalition, including the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC), the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) California, the California Coalition for Liberated Ethnic Studies, and Jewish Voice for Peace California. The coalition argues this legislation would make public education even more hostile and dangerous to educators and students who are already being targeted amid an unrelenting wave of anti-Palestinian racism and police violence on college campuses.