The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) a local chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a virtual press conference on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 to release the organization’s local and national 2026 Civil Rights Report, an annual report documenting discrimination and civil rights complaints reported by Muslim communities across the United States.
The report analyzes complaints received by CAIR offices nationwide and Michigan and provides insight into patterns of discrimination affecting Muslim communities, including cases involving employment discrimination, government actions, law enforcement interactions, schools, public accommodations, and religious accommodation.
During the press conference, CAIR-MI civil rights leadership will present key findings from Michigan and national data, discuss emerging trends impacting civil liberties, and outline recommendations for policymakers, institutions, and community leaders.
The report release comes amid ongoing national conversations surrounding civil rights, discrimination, and constitutional protections for religious minorities.
Members of the media are invited to attend the event in person or virtually.
Event Details
What: Press Conference – Release of the 2026 CAIR Civil Rights Report
Who: CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid, CAIR-MI Lead Staff Attorney, Amy V. Doukoure, CAIR-MI Immigration and Civil Rights Attorney Jad Salamey, CAIR-MI Director of Safe Spaces Soobia Kidwai
When: Tuesday, March 10, 202611:00 AM (Eastern)
Virtual Attendance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzT3x65JGZo or on our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CAIRMichigan
The report analyzes civil rights complaints received by CAIR offices and identifies key trends affecting Muslim communities. In Michigan, 79.6% of complaints involve government-linked institutions such as public schools, prisons, and law enforcement, highlighting a troubling pattern of discrimination occurring within taxpayer-funded systems.
For a copy of the report, please contact cairmihigan@gmail.com with the subject line: 2025 Report
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La mision de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensi?n del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid, 248-842-1418, dwalid@cair.com; CAIR Lead Staff Attorney Amy Doukoure, 586-943-8823, adoukoure@cair.com