CAIR-FL: A Florida Hotel Cancels A Muslim Conference, Citing Security Concerns After Receiving Protest Calls
Wilfredo Ruiz, spokesperson for the Council of American-Islamic Relations-Florida, told AP that such attacks and Marriott’s decision to cancel the conference are part of a “holistic effort” in the state both by Gov. Ron DeSantis and private businesses to shut down criticism of Israel.
CAIR-NY: Ex-State Dept. Official Ordered to Bias Training After Anti-Muslim Rant (NY Times)
Afaf Nasher, the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations of New York, said in a statement on Thursday that “light punishments are a slap in the face to the victims.”
CAIR-NJ: Feds Investigate Another N.J. School District for Discrimination
Dina Sayedahmed, spokeswoman for the state Council on American-Islamic Relations, said the school’s supporters have also been put at risk. “The Department of Education’s investigation, if conducted holistically, transparently, and ethically, will show that Muslim students’ safety and well-being was directly threatened and that the school likely did not follow protocol in protecting them and ensuring their safety,” she said.
CAIR: South Portland Schools DEI Coordinator Resigns After Receiving Racist Email
The Council on American-Islamic Relations asked federal and state law enforcement to investigate the email as a possible hate crime.
“Growing attacks on American Muslims and other communities in our diverse society must be repudiated,” said Robert McCaw, the council’s government affairs director.
CAIR-Houston: Man Accused of Stabbing Conroe Pediatrician to Death Due Back in Court Later This Month
CAIR, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, passed its condolences onto the family. The Houston chapter said it’s in contact with law enforcement, although a motive for the stabbing remains unclear.
“We are unsure at this moment if this was a hate crime, however, given the tragic circumstances, we are paying very close attention to the investigation,” CAIR Houston said.
CAIR-New York Condemns ‘Sweetheart Deal’ for Ex-State Dept. Official Who Harassed Muslim Vendor (Video)
CAIR-NY: Man Accused of Harassing New York City Halal Cart Worker Has Hate Crime Charges Dismissed
CAIR-NY: Anti-Palestinian, Anti-Muslim Bigotry and Hate Crimes are on the Rise Nationwide (Video)