CAIR-Texas Commends NFL Player Azeez Al-Shaair for Highlighting Wafaa Akila, 8-Year-Old Killed By Israel, and Meeting Injured Children From Gaza
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair as an “athlete of conscience walking in the footsteps of Muhammad Ali” after he met with injured children from Gaza before the start of an NFL game and used face […]
BREAKING: CAIR Welcomes Rep. Meeks’ Hold on Trump Admin’s Transfer of $2.8 Billion in Massive Bombs to Israel
Muslim civil rights group urges Congress to permanently block transfer of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs and suspend all military aid to Israel. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks’ decision to place a hold on the Trump administration’s […]
CAIR-Philadelphia Files Right-to-Know Request, Launches Public Letter Campaign Seeking Answers Over Macklemore Removal
Civil rights organization seeks records concerning Lincoln Financial Field decision, invites public to join call for transparency The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today announced that it has submitted a Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law request seeking records concerning the decision that resulted in rapper Macklemore being removed from the lineup of Ed […]
CAIR Calls on U.S. to Demand Entry of Excavation Equipment and Shelters As Rescuers Struggle To Save Families Trapped Under Collapsed Gaza Building
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Trump administration and the international community to demand that the Israeli government immediately allow heavy excavation equipment, fuel, and temporary shelter supplies into Gaza as rescuers struggle to save Palestinians trapped in a collapsed building. CAIR’s […]
CAIR, CAIR-FL, Internationalist Law Center Condemn Arrest of Human Rights Lawyer Noura Erakat at a Palm Beach County Hearing for Speaking Against Israel Bonds
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), its Florida chapter (CAIR-FL), and the Internationalist Law Center today condemned the arrest of human rights attorney Noura Erakat after she spoke against Israel bonds at a public budget hearing Palm Beach County, Florida. Erakat was detained by police after speaking at the hearing as more than 100 residents […]
CAIR-Texas Commends Texans Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for Hind Rajab Message, Condemns Inconsistent NFL Fine
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for displaying the name of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl murdered by the Israeli military along with several of her relatives and paramedics who attempted to rescue her, during an […]
CAIR Action Alert: Demand Congress Block $2.8 Billion in ‘Weapons of Genocide’ for Israel
Join the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in urging Congress to block the Trump administration’s proposed $2.8 billion transfer of weapons to Israel, including 40,000 2,000-pound bombs reportedly destined for the Israeli military. According to media reports, the proposed sale includes the same one-ton bombs Israel has used during its genocide in Gaza. These weapons […]
CAIR Reiterates Demand for Release of Dr. Abu Safiya After Amnesty Director Reports Israeli Torture in Custody
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today reiterated its urgent call for the immediate and unconditional release of Palestinian pediatrician and Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya following new reports of torture while in Israeli custody. The renewed demand comes in response to reports highlighted […]
CAIR Says Next Congress Must Hold Votes on Ending Arms to Israel After Revelations That Israeli Drone Operators Are Free to Kill Anyone in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said that the next Congress should hold regular votes to end all military aid and arms transfers to the Israeli government following disturbing revelations confirming that Israeli drone operators have been given free rein to target and kill anyone in Gaza. […]
CAIR Calls on Congress to Back Sanctions on Illegal Israeli Settlements, Recognize Ethnic Cleansing of West Bank
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Congress to back sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements and to address the ongoing Israeli ethnic cleansing of the West Bank. In a statement, Washington, D.C.-based CAIR said: “We urge all members of Congress to publicly recognize the ethnic cleansing of the […]