CAIR-SFBA: Muslim civil rights group demands apology after being forced to pray, break fast outside San Bruno City Hall – LA Times
CAIR-LA: ‘Gathering in Gratitude’: Diversity and faith celebrated in annual dinner – Orange County Register
As a policy analyst with the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Los Angeles, Yousufi said the number of xenophobic incidents occurring in recent months has increased dramatically.
CAIR-CA Welcomes Governor Newsom’s Statement Calling for an Immediate Ceasefire and Aid to Gaza
In a statement, CAIR-CA CEO Hussam Ayloush said:
“CAIR-CA has advocated with state and federal elected officials to call for a ceasefire since the beginning of Israel’s violent military offense five months ago, including with Governor Newsom’s office. We are invigorated to see the Governor ultimately decide to take action and commend him for his commitment to peace and justice amid the heartbreaking violence that has tragically resulted in the death of over 30,000 Palestinians.
“Governor Newsom’s call for an immediate ceasefire embodies an undeniable truth—California will not shy away from standing for justice and human dignity. We hope this decision will stand as a beacon of compassion and moral leadership and compel other officials to do so as well.”
CAIR-Arizona Welcomes Defeat of Anti-Free Speech, Anti-Palestinian HB2759
In a statement, CAIR-Arizona Executive Director Azza Abuseif said:
“This victory for free speech and Americans who support Palestinian human rights demonstrates the importance of upholding constitutional rights. The defeated bill was unconstitutional and posed a threat to the fundamental principles of our democracy. No individual should face silencing for advocating for their beliefs.
“We express gratitude to all community organizations that rallied individuals to testify and contributed to raising awareness within the community regarding the issue.”
CAIR in the News
CAIR-CA: Gavin Newsom calls for a ceasefire in Gaza – CalMatters
CAIR-CA: Gov. Newsom calls for Gaza cease-fire in open letter – KCRA
CAIR-Sacramento: Mayor Steinberg’s ceasefire resolution had very few supporters: Was it worth it? – Sacramento Bee
Steinberg held a news conference before the City Council meeting with the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Jewish community members to describe how each side came together to draft the resolution. Each side compromised and didn’t get the language they wanted, said Basim Elkarra, the executive director of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
CAIR challenges San Bruno rejection of Ramadan request – KTVU
CAIR-Houston: Mayor Whitmire promises shakeup in City Council rules, new process for member ordinances
Mayor Whitmire promises shakeup in City Council rules, new process for member ordinances
The time limit – and the need to sign up the day before – have frustrated some of the dozens of residents who have come to Council to speak up in favor of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, according to William White, director of the Houston office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
“A lot of times, I have seen people want to go and speak, regular, working folks, not being on the agenda and not realizing they had to sign up the day before,” he said.
CAIR: ‘Diabolical attempt’: Group denounces UNRWA funding block – Al Jazeera
CAIR said the legislation, if passed, would block funding until March 2025 and contribute to “starvation” in Gaza. The US historically has provided the UN agency with about $350m per year.
“We call on all Americans to urge their member of Congress to reject this diabolical attempt to support the starvation of Palestinians in Gaza banning funding for UNWRA,” said the group’s Robert S McCaw.
CAIR: Growing Islamophobia