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CAIR in the News, May 5, 2024

CAIR: Students’ struggle for justice in Gaza must be protected at all costs

CAIR-CT: Neo-Nazis descend on Greenwich, Connecticut chanting ‘Heil’ in one arm Hitler salute as they promise ‘we’ll be back’ – Daily Mail

Various organizations, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), have denounced the neo-Nazi rally and called for solidarity in rejecting hate messages.

‘We urge all political, religious and community leaders to join in the repudiation of the message of hate promoted by this neo-Nazi group and urge law enforcement authorities to protect target minority communities,’ the group said.

CAIR-Ohio: Ahead of graduation, groups plan peaceful event at OSU following protests and arrests – CW Columbus

The Ohio chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a peaceful prayer event on OSU’s campus Friday.

The CAIR-Ohio chapter said the event is in response to the “recent attacks targeting students and community members while peacefully praying on the campus oval.”

The group said the event, hosted by Muslim Students Association at the Ohio State University, CAIR-Ohio and several masajid, would enable them to “reclaim their sacred space and stand in solidarity against hate and violence.”

CAIR-LA: How Counterprotesters at U.C.L.A. Provoked Violence, Unchecked for Hours -NY Times

Los Angeles Jewish and Muslim organizations also condemned the attacks. Hussam Ayloush, the director of the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, called on the California attorney general to investigate the lack of police response. The Jewish Federation Los Angeles blamed U.C.L.A. officials for creating an unsafe environment over months and said the officials had “been systemically slow to respond when law enforcement is desperately needed.”

CAIR: US Muslim Advocacy Day sees record turnout amid Gaza war – The New Arab

CAIR: US Muslim group condemns New York universities over arrests of pro-Palestine students – Anadolu Ajansı

CAIR-LA: Community leaders demand UCLA prioritize safety following protests – NBC

CAIR-NY: UB protesters call for cease-fire, divestment from Israel – WGRZ

CAIR-GA: Pro-Palestine protest erupts at Georgia State University – FOX 5

CAIR-GA: Biden admin’s DOE investigating Emory University for alleged anti-Muslim discrimination – FOX

CAIR-GA: Emory faculty group votes no confidence in university president – 11alive.com

CAIR: Congressional bill is about curbing college speech, not antisemitism

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