CAIR Press Releases

CAIR in the News, May 21, 2026

CAIR-MI: Student sues University of Michigan over alleged surveillance tied to Gaza protests – The Guardian

CAIR: ‘Buffer Zone’ Is Media’s Euphemism for Israeli Occupation – FAIR.org

It’s not only the many UN experts who say that Israel is carrying out an ethnic cleansing in Lebanon. That’s the position of Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the Council on American-Islamic Relations and independent journalists based in the region, like Qassam Muaddi (Mondoweiss, 4/4/26) and Lylla Younes (Drop Site, 4/2/26). But it’s a view that’s subject to de facto censorship in the corporate media.

CAIR: NYC police arrest man who threatened four Muslims with a knife – TRT World

CAIR-MI: Civil rights complaint filed against Eastpointe police alleges anti-Muslim harassment against officer – CBS News

CAIR-MI: Eastpointe Cop Says Anti Muslim Slur Sparked Harassment Inside Department – Hoodline

CAIR: North Texas Muslim leaders call for vigilance after deadly mosque shooting – NBC 5

Security concerns remain a constant focus for Mustafaa Carroll, executive director of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, known as CAIR.

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“Fortunately, the people in San Diego did have security,” Carroll said. “I know many of the mosques here have security, but I’m saying we can always get better at it.”

CAIR-Texas: Record surge in anti-Muslim hate: How US communities are fighting back – FOX

CAIR: It was a beacon of hope and faith in San Diego. Attack leaves a community seeking answers – Los Angeles Times

CAIR links San Diego murders to Republican-fueled Islamophobia – Baptist News Global

CAIR Releases Analysis of Anti-Muslim Politics in Oklahoma – The Black Chronicle

CAIR-LA: LA officials condemn rise of anti-Muslim rhetoric following deadly San Diego mosque shooting – Laist

CAIR-CA: Interfaith community holds vigil for victims, families of Islamic Center attack – KPBS

Hussam Ayloush, CEO of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) California, speaks during a vigil at Lindbergh Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026, one day after two teenage gunmen attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego and killed three members of the mosque community. “Tonight, we mourn our beloved brothers together,” Ayloush said. “Tomorrow we continue with resilience and dignity. Tomorrow, we refuse to be intimidated into silence.” 

CAIR: As Islamic Center reopens after deadly attack, San Diego Muslims express uneasiness, defiance – San Diego Union-Tribune

CAIR-LA: Victims of San Diego Islamic Center shooting honored as heroes at vigil – CBS

CAIR: L.A. Deploys Officers to Mosques After San Diego Shooting – Los Angeles Magazine

Council on American-Islamic Relations speaks on San Diego Mosque attack – Hilaal TV

CAIR: Every community’s worst nightmare – Springfield News-Sun

CAIR-OH: Members of Islamic community in Greater Cincinnati mourning deadly attack at San Diego Mosque – WLWT

CAIR-OH: Western Pa. Muslims ‘ultra vigilant’ after fatal San Diego mosque shooting – TRIBlive.com

CAIR-NJ: Nutley Man Detained While Attempting to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Gaza – TAPinto

CAIR-NJ: Jewish group urges NJ governor to better define what is antisemitism – NorthJersey.com