CAIR: Stabbing of Palestinian American in Texas a hate crime, police say – The Guardian
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CAIR-NJ: Pro-Palestine Protesters Rally at Newark City Hall, Call For Ceasefire
CAIR-MN: Minneapolis City Council overrides Frey’s Israel-Hamas veto
Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, asked a question of the crowd: “So now we go from Minneapolis to where?” “St. Paul!” the crowd responded.
CAIR: Palestinian American saved by UT Austin alum after alleged hate crime stabbing – USA Today
CAIR-Chicago: Antisemitic Signs on Cars Target Jewish Residents Across North Side
Ahmed Rehab, executive director of the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, called the trend of antisemitic signs “disgusting filth.”
CAIR-MI: White House delegation visiting Dearborn Thursday, some in community remain skeptical
“Members of the community are still very reluctant about this meeting and not very pleased with the Biden administration at this time,” said Dawud Walid, executive director for the Council on American Islamic Relations. “The main thing we want to reiterate in general to the Biden administration and the public is that Palestinians are human beings too.”
CAIR: Anti-war group confronts Pelosi over support for Israel – The Hill
Pelosi received backlash from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and Code Pink last month after she suggested that some pro-Palestinian protesters who are calling for a cease-fire in Gaza are spreading a message that is beneficial to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
CAIR: IDF arrests U.S. citizen in West Bank for ‘incitement on social media’ – The Washington Post
The Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement Wednesday that it had written to the State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem requesting that they demand Esmail’s immediate release.
“As an American citizen, Samaher Esmail deserves the full protection and support of her government,” the civil rights group said.
CAIR: Muslim advocacy group denounces stabbing of 23-year-old Palestinian American – Religion News Service
CAIR: Texas stabbing of Palestinian American meets hate crime standard, police say (Wash. Post)
“The entire Austin Muslim community stands in solidarity with these young members of our community, who appear to be the latest victims of a surge in anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian hate across our nation,” said Fayyaz Shah, board chair of CAIR’s Austin chapter.
CAIR: Stabbing of US Palestinian a hate crime – Texas police – BBC
CAIR: Stabbing near University of Texas meets hate crime definition, Austin police say
CAIR-Texas: Stabbing of Palestinian American in Austin meets hate crime definition: Police – The Hill
CAIR-Chicago: Orland Park mayor unapologetic, despite criticism over rejecting cease-fire in Gaza
CAIR-Chicago: Orland Park mayor blasts calls for Gaza ceasefire, tells those ‘opposing U.S. interests’ to leave country
CAIR-MN: U.S. Department of Education launches investigation of Edina school district
Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, issued a statement Tuesday saying he’s “encouraged” by news of the Department of Education investigation.
“This is a step towards achieving justice for those unjustly singled out and mistreated,” he said.