CAIR: US Faces Heightened Tensions on Home Soil as Iran War Rages – Newsweek
Corey Saylor, a senior policy analyst at the Council on American-Islamic Relations, has documented how violent extremism intersects with religious identity. The patterns he has observed reflect deeper dynamics at play.
“In my experience with white supremacists, sovereign citizens, people who claim Islam somehow sanctions their extremism, neo-nazis and others, what moves them to violence differs from person to person. That’s part of why solving the problem of extremism, whatever cause the person claims, is so difficult,” Saylor told Newsweek.
CAIR-Texas: Afghan Dad Who Fought Alongside U.S. Military Dies Hours Into ICE Custody – HuffPost
“Detention does not erase a person’s humanity. Every individual in custody must be treated with dignity, safety and respect,” CAIR-Texas DFW Executive Director Mustafaa Carroll said in a statement. “We call on all authorities to ensure a full and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Paktiawal’s detention and death.”
CAIR-Texas: Afghan migrant who served with US military dies in ICE custody after tongue began to swell within a day of his detainment for alleged SNAP fraud – Daily Mail
CAIR-Texas: Afghan father of 6 who fled Taliban in 2021 dies in ICE custody in Dallas – Fort Worth Star-Telegram
CAIR-Chicago: Lombard man charged with hate crime after spitting at man, yelling obscenities about Iran, prosecutors say – Chicago Tribune
Hafsa Haider, a spokesperson for Chicago’s Council on American Islamic Relations, commended the police and state’s attorney’s office for quickly bringing hate crime charges in this “disturbing incident.”
“No one should be targeted, harassed, or assaulted because of their perceived ethnicity, religion, or national origin,” she said. “When bias-motivated attacks occur, it is critical that authorities respond decisively to send a clear message that hate and intimidation will not be tolerated in our communities.”
CAIR: Texas is losing its religion by excluding Islamic schools from voucher program – San Antonio Express-News
CAIR-AZ: Arizona Republicans advance anti-Muslim resolutions weeks after attacks at a Phoenix mosque – Arizona Mirror
CAIR-MN: Leaders condemn Stauber bill called ‘Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act’ – Pioneer Press
‘You cannot name a federal bill after a nationality or ethnic group and claim it is about accountability,’CAIR leader says.
CAIR-MN: Muslim civil rights group: Congressman’s fraud bill ‘discriminatory and deeply irresponsible’ – MPR News
CAIR-CA: California Dems push to make two Muslim holy days state holidays – NY Post
“This is a historic moment for California’s over one million Muslims. The climate of heightened fear and anti-Muslim hostility in our country remains a daily reality,” CAIR-CA Legislative & Government Affairs Director Oussama Mokeddem, said in a statement.
“In this environment, publicly celebrating these holidays is a powerful way for California to show Muslim constituents that their joy, traditions, and presence in our state are deeply valued and protected.”
CAIR: More than 250 Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Additional War Funding – Washington Informer
CAIR-SFBA: Muslim, Arab students celebrate Ramadan at UC Berkeley – Daily Californian