CAIR Press Releases

CAIR in the News, September 3, 2026

CAIR: Texas becomes flashpoint as anti-Muslim politics enters mainstream – Muslim Network News

CAIR: Community leaders urge action to combat hate crimes in Utah – The City Journals

Edward Ahmed Mitchell, civil rights attorney and the national deputy director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, stated that anti-Muslim rhetoric and violence are increasing because people with platforms and power are deliberately stoking fear.

His office received more than 8,500 complaints last year from people in the Muslim community who were targeted, harassed or attacked. He said the number is higher than it’s ever been, even higher than the hate crimes that followed 9/11.

CAIR-Ohio: After student’s death, Springfield Haitian leaders call for end to ICE ankle monitors – Cleveland.com

CAIR-Ohio: Why shackle Haitian refugees with ankle monitors? The Wake Up for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 – Cleveland.com

CAIR: Baltimore County school board member meets with CAIR after social media post – CBS News

CAIR: After post about Sharia law, Balt. Co. school board member meets with Muslim community – Baltimore Sun

Video: CAIR Md., Mosque Leaders Meet with School Board Member Following Apology for Anti-Muslim Post

Video: CAIR-NY Director Defends Governor’s Wearing of Hijab in Mosque

CAIR-NY: Gov. Kathy Hochul responds to backlash from Bruce Blakeman over hijab controversy – ABC

CAIR: 150 groups back think tank targeted by Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit threat

CAIR-OK: Students for Justice in Palestine hosts free speech event – Daily Nebraskan

CAIR: Muslim Civil Rights Lawyer Recounts His 1st Run-In with the FBI!

CAIR-MN (Video): Target faces renewed call for boycott over Halloween costume with ‘minstrel show features’ – Associated Press

CAIR: Feds find Cisco likely discriminated against Muslims – AsAmNews

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