CAIR: Sequoia’s Shaun Maguire accused an innocent Palestinian of being the Brown shooter. Then he doubled down – Fast Company
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which previously called for Maguire’s firing over his comments about Mamdani, told Fast Company that Sequoia should “reconsider their position on whether or not it’s appropriate for him to represent their company in any sort of way.”
“Mr. Maguire’s rush to indicate that this Muslim student who supports Palestinian human rights was likely responsible for the Brown University shooting was deeply irresponsible and incredibly dangerous,” said Edward Ahmed Mitchell, CAIR’s national deputy director. He believes that every person who “fanned the flames of bigotry against this young man without any basis or any justification should apologize and be held to account if they cross the line into illegal defamation.”
CAIR: Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership – TechCrunch
CAIR: US judge must decide if Kentucky professor can return to teaching after criticizing Israel – Kentucky Lantern
CAIR-MN: Rochester Somali community hosts forum for education, support – KAAL
CAIR-MN: Thousands protest ICE in south Minneapolis march – Star Tribune
Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, marched with protesters and said the support from neighbors underscores the impact immigrants have had on this part of Minneapolis.
“This was an area that was completely desolate in the ’90s, and it has been brought back by the hard work of immigrant communities — both the Latino community and the Somali community,” Hussein said, urging residents to support immigrant businesses after the march.
CAIR-MN: From 2019: Quiet while at NDSU, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar now makes national headlines – Inforum
CAIR: Trump’s comments on Somalis spark debate and concern – Black Hot Fire Network
CAIR-Sacramento: Matsui Leads Lawmakers Urging Trump Administration to Reverse Afghan Immigration Restrictions – Elk Grove News
Matsui said the fallout from the policy shifts has already been felt in the Sacramento region. In early December, she joined NorCal Resist and the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Sacramento Valley chapter at the John E. Moss Federal Building to condemn the administration’s actions after reports that immigration authorities detained Afghan asylum applicants.