CAIR: Anti-war vote could be a wild card in razor-thin race – Rocky Mountain Telegram
Robert McCaw, government affairs director for Council on American Islamic Relations, said Harris hurt her standing with Muslim voters with recent pronouncements that she wouldn’t change anything about the Biden administration policies.
CAIR-WA: Community members criticize Jerrod Sessler’s comments about Muslim Americans as he doubles down – Yakima Herald
Washington’s chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR-WA, responded by emphasizing Muslims’ rights to serve at all levels of government and urged “voters to focus on the values, policies, and leadership qualities of candidates, rather than allowing stereotypes or fearmongering to influence decisions.”
CAIR: South Africa files ‘overwhelming’ evidence at ICJ, accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza – Nation of Change
South Africa’s case against Israel has garnered support from more than 30 nations, including blocs like the African Union and the Arab League. Notable Palestinian advocates have also praised the filing, with Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), expressing gratitude to South African leaders “for helping expose the far-right Israeli government’s genocide and genocidal intent in Gaza to the world community.” Awad urged the Biden administration to reconsider its continued support for Israel. “This detailed submission also further exposes the Biden administration’s criminal complicity with Israel’s genocide in Gaza,” Awad remarked.
CAIR-LA: Should pro-Palestinian campus protesters be charged? LA weighs decision while OC pushes forward – OC Register
Supporters of the UCI protesters — including attorneys with the Council on American-Islamic Relations — have argued that those charged in Orange County are facing harsher legal repercussions than protesters arrested on Los Angeles-area college campuses.
Dina Cheheta, a civil rights attorney with the council who is working with the Orange County defendants, described the charges as “very politically motivated” in comments following the earlier court hearing. The ACLU has also urged prosecutors to drop the charges against the UCI protest defendants, arguing that such a decision would “demonstrate that the county values the ability to freely exchange ideas and protects the right to non-violent protest.”
CAIR: Activists demand Netflix reinstates Palestinian films – The New Arab
In a joint letter signed last week, 37 groups including Freedom Forward, the Council on American Islamic Relations and CODEPINK also called on Netflix to reinstate the films.
The letter said that given Israel’s war on Gaza, “Netflix should be promoting – not deleting – Palestinian films so that more people can learn about Palestinian life under Israeli military domination and occupation”.
CAIR-NJ: Violent threats made against pro-Palestinian bakery, owner says – WFPG
CAIR-NJ Executive Director Selaedin Maksut, in a statement, did not disclose the specific threat but said that Emren’s information has been put online and she is fearful of a brick being thrown through the window He called for Englishtown police to increase its patrol of the area.
CAIR-NJ: Turkish Baklava Lady faces violent threats for pro-Palestine stance in US – Türkiye Today
CAIR-MN: Autism advocates and parents form task force to address recent drownings – KARE 11
CAIR: Muslim group calls on KCSO to allow hijab in mug shots – Knoxville News Sentinel
“The First Amendment’s guarantee of religious freedom does not expire in police stations or sheriff’s offices,” said Edward Ahmed Mitchell, deputy executive director of the council, in a news release. “Our constitution ensures every American the right to practice their faith in all circumstances. By forcing a Muslim woman to remove her hijab for a booking photo, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is violating this right.”
CAIR-NY: Woman charged with hate crimes in July pepper spraying of Muslim Uber driver – USA Today
CAIR-NY, a chapter of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., said in a statement Tuesday that it “welcomed” the indictment of Guilbeault.
“We welcome the hate crime charges in this case and thank law enforcement authorities for sending a clear message that those who allegedly carry out bias-motivated attacks will face the consequences,” CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher said in a statement.
CAIR: Briefing: The place of religion in the US presidential election – Religion Media Centre
Hosted by Rosie Dawson, our panel included:
Dr Robert P. Jones, president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute
Dr Shyam Sriram, Department of Political Science at Canisius University in Buffalo, New York
Dr Galen Carey, National Association of Evangelicals vice president of government relations
Robert McCaw, Government Affairs Department Director At the Council of America Islamic Relations
Nazia Khanzada, Communications Manager, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Georgia
Jennifer Ewing, Republicans Overseas UK
Kristin Wolfe, Democrats Abroad in the UK
CAIR: Emotions run high in Michigan signaling trouble for Harris – AsAmNews