CAIR-NY Condemns Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, Calls for Immediate Release
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today strongly condemned the recent arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, by federal immigration authorities. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was detained at his university-owned residence by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to revoke his […]
Free Mahmoud Khalil: Tell Your Members of Congress to Demand His Release!
Join the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in urging your members of Congress to demand that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immediately release anti-genocide activist Mahmoud Khalil. Take Action: Time is Running Out—Contact Your Members of Congress Now! A recent Columbia University graduate and lawful permanent resident of Palestinian heritage, Khalil was […]
CAIR-NJ Condemns ICE Raid on Family-Owned Restaurant in South Jersey, Calls for Immediate Release of Detained Owner
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) today condemned the recent ICE raid on Jersey Kebab, a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant in Haddon Township, South Jersey, and called for the immediate release of the detained owner, Emine Emanet. On February 26, 2025, ICE agents raided Jersey Kebab and arrested its owners, Celal […]
CAIR Calls on State Department to Condemn Thailand’s Deportation of Uyghurs to China
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the State Department to condemn the government of Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. CAIR also urged the State Department to exert increased pressure on China to stop its genocide of Uyghurs. This morning, a group of trucks […]
CAIR Issues Travel Advisory After Increased Reports of Secondary Screenings at Major U.S. Airports
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today issued a precautionary travel advisory to Muslim travelers in light of recent reports of community members being stopped at the U.S. border for secondary screenings. SEE: The four-letter boarding pass code that could cause big airport delays ACTION REQUESTED: If you, or anyone […]
CAIR Welcomes Reintroduction of Bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the reintroduction of the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and a broad coalition of Democratic and Republican lawmakers. This critical legislation would provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers—undocumented immigrants brought to […]
Thursday 2/27: Join CAIR’s Webinar on Impending Travel Ban, Immigration Scrutiny
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organizations today invited community members to join its upcoming webinar on Thursday, February 27 on the Trump administration’s impending travel ban and increased immigration security. The webinar will feature CAIR’s Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, Senior Litigation Attorney Gadeir Abbas, and Deputy […]
Georgia Muslim Civic Organizations to Host Muslim Advocacy Day at Capitol
On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) and Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP) plan to host Muslim Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol. This event is designed to make advocacy accessible for Georgia Muslims and empower them to address key issues impacting Muslims in Georgia. In light of recent attempts […]
CAIR in the News, February 21, 2025
CAIR-LA: Santa Ana School District Settles Lawsuit Over Alleged Antisemitic Classes – Voice of OC CAIR-LA: Santa Ana Unified settles lawsuit over allegedly antisemitic ethnic studies courses – Orange County Register CAIR: National groups respond to Patriot Front action in Mississippi – The Clarion-Ledger The Council on American-Islamic Relations has condemned the Patriot Front’s actions […]
200+ Join CAIR, UMMC, Community Partners at 2025 Md. Muslim Lobby Day
Today, CAIR thanked its community partners and attendees who helped make this year’s Muslim Lobby Day in Annapolis a success. More than 200 community members registered and participated for the annual event held at the House of Delegates in the state capital of Annapolis. Lobby Day partners included the United Maryland Muslim Council and the […]