CAIR – Editorial: Heightened anti-Muslim hate in US, globally must be condemned – Daily Bruin
The Council on American-Islamic Relations received more than 8,061 complaints in 2023, the highest it has been in the organization’s 30-year history.
CAIR: Anti-Netanyahu protest leaders accuse White House of ‘slander’ – The Hill
In a statement to The Hill, a Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) spokesperson condemned the flag burning and vandalism saying that they “reject this unauthorized and unrepresentative behavior, which does not reflect or represent the movement to end the Gaza genocide.” CAIR was one of the co-organizers of the protest.
“We also reject politicians and media personalities who have cynically attempted to conflate rogue criminal behavior by a small number of individuals with the actions of the peaceful protesters who gathered on Capitol Hill to oppose Netanyahu, his government’s genocide and U.S. support for it,” the spokesperson continued. “Selective condemnations must end. If vandalism and offensive rhetoric is offensive, then so is committing, funding, lying about, and applauding the genocide of 40,000 human beings.”
CAIR-NJ: Somerville man charged with vandalism at Bridgewater mosque – MyCentralJersey.com
According to the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the graffiti contained a derogatory and anti-Muslim remark against Islam’s Prophet Mohammed.
“Far too often mosques and Islamic centers throughout New Jersey and beyond are subjected to hateful acts such as this at Al Falah Center,” CAIR-NJ Executive Director Selaedin Maksut said in a press release. “Al Falah Center is the heartbeat of the Bridgewater Muslim community. Witnessing such a vile message on the house of worship is unsettling and alarming to the many Muslims who seek the masjid for spiritual growth and community. “
CAIR-Cleveland: Title VI complaint filed against CWRU alleging Palestinian discrimination – WEWS
Her frustrations with the university are part of a Title VI complaint filed by CAIR. CAIR is asking the US Department of Education to investigate Case Western, alleging the university has continuously discriminated against Palestinian students or anyone with affiliation to Palestine, as well as Muslims and Arabs. Title VI protects individuals from being discriminated against based on race, color or national origin.
“Well, early on in the fall of 2023, we received numerous complaints from students stating that they felt their school was giving them a hostile environment,” said Faten Odeh, the executive director of CAIR’s Cleveland office.
CAIR-Pa: Pro-Palestinian campaign in Pa. urges voters not to support Kamala Harris without change in Gaza – PhillyVoice
The campaign is supported by the Unity & Justice Fund, a super PAC linked to the Council on American-Islamic Relations. According to federal filings, the committee formed in June.