CAIR-Ohio: ‘The risk of catastrophe is enormous here.’ New details emerge in mosque shooting plot
CAIR: Anti-Muslim Comments by G.O.P. Congressman Reflect a Rising Trend – New York Times
Last week, Robert S. McCaw, the government affairs director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, a Muslim advocacy group, wrote a letter to House Republicans demanding a stronger response to the Islamophobia in their ranks.
“Just as it would be completely unacceptable to declare that Jewish Americans do not belong in American society, or that all ‘mainstream Jews’ should be destroyed, it is unacceptable to use such hateful rhetoric against American Muslims,” he wrote. “There is no justification for allowing figures like Rep. Fine and Rep. Ogles to use their platforms to erode religious freedom for one group of Americans.”
CAIR: As Trump’s rudderless war in Iran rages on, GOP lawmakers ratchet up the anti-Muslim rhetoric | Editorial – Philadelphia Inquirer
Complaints of anti-Muslim discrimination and bias hit a record high in the United States, according to a recent report by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
CAIR: UCLA policies are “hostile” and discriminatory toward Muslim students, civil rights group says – Los Angelese Public Press
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, the country’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, rated UCLA’s campus as “hostile” for Muslim students. According to its report titled “Designated,” the rating means campus policies created an environment where Muslim students felt discriminated against or unsafe.
CAIR-PA: Iran war protesters in Philadelphia target McCormick, Fetterman, demanding end to conflict – WHYY
The West Philadelphia resident attended the protest as a member of Philadelphia Prayers for Peace Alliance, one of the organizing groups. Others included CODEPINK Philadelphia; If Not Now; Indivisible Philadelphia; Peace, Justice, Sustainability NOW! and the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
CAIR-San Diego: Worried about loved ones in Iran, San Diegans mark a Nowruz ‘unlike any other’ amid war – The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Other Iranian Americans in San Diego are less supportive but are loath to speak about their perspectives, said Tazheen Nizam, the executive director of the local chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. People who left Iran long before the Iranian Revolution and never lived under Iran’s clerical regime may not support the war, and they fear repercussions if they speak out against it. “Within their own community, they will face backlash,” Nizam said.
CAIR-Texas: AG Paxton continues to push against North Texas Muslim-centric community development – Spectrum News
Advocacy groups have defended the development. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said the project is being unfairly targeted.
“In every religious community I know has housing development. What makes ours different? The difference is the propaganda that you hear,” said Mustafaa Carroll, executive director of CAIR-Texas.
CAIR-CA Welcomes AB 2159 to Stop Politically Motivated Censorship in Public Schools – Precinct Reporter
CAIR: Sheriff Settles Over Hijab Lawsuit – KBND
CAIR-Michigan praises court ruling as protecting pro-Palestinian student speech at U of M – News From The States
CAIR: Jail issues new mugshot rules for arrested Muslim women The change stems from a 2025 lawsuit from the Council on American-Islamic Relations. – Oregonian