CAIR Welcomes Federal Court Decision Blocking President Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The Council on American-Islamic Relations applauds the recent ruling by U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour, who temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. This decision, which deems the order “blatantly unconstitutional,” reinforces the fundamental rights guaranteed to all individuals under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. SEE: Judge temporarily […]
CAIR-NJ Urges Gov. Murphy to Pass Immigrant Trust Act to Protect Communities as Trump Inauguration Looms
The Council on American-Islamic Relations of New Jersey (CAIR-NJ) today calls on Gov. Phil Murphy to pass the Immigrant Trust Act and stand firmly in protecting the state’s immigrant population. With nearly two million immigrants in the U.S., New Jersey has a moral and practical obligation to act swiftly by passing this critical legislation. “New […]
Good News Alert: Chicago City Council Rejects Attack on Sanctuary Protections
On Wednesday January 15th, the Chicago City Council voted 39-11 to reject Ordinance O2023-0004222, a dangerous proposal that would have rolled back the Welcoming City Ordinance by allowing local police to collaborate with ICE. This resounding defeat upholds Chicago’s long-standing commitment to being a sanctuary city, protecting immigrant communities, and maintaining constitutional rights. CAIR-Chicago’s Communications […]
CAIR in the News, January 3, 2025
CAIR: Outrage Over Global ‘Silence’ as Israel Continues Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza – Common Dreams CAIR: Biden Awards Cheney With Presidential Citizens Medal Despite Human Rights Record – Truthout Because of her support for torture — as well as her bigotry against Muslims, her warhawk attitudes, and her spreading baseless birtherism conspiracy theories about former […]
CAIR Condemns Anti-Muslim Extremist’s Christmas Market Massacre in Germany, Calls on Elon Musk to Stop Spreading Disinformation About Attack
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Christmas market attack perpetrated in Germany by an outspoken atheist from Saudi Arabia who had reportedly spent years attacking Islam, embracing far-right views, praising Israel, and criticizing the German government for supposedly failing to protect other atheists […]
BREAKING: CAIR-LA, Partners Welcome Ninth Circuit Ruling in Favor of Plaintiffs in Landmark FBI v. Fazaga Case
(LOS ANGELES, CA – 12/20/2024) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California, the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law, and the law firm of Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP today welcomed the Ninth Circuit Court […]
CAIR-SFBA Applauds Alameda County’s Decision to Divest from Caterpillar and Advance Ethical Investment Policy
— The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the Alameda County Board of Supervisors’ decision to divest $32 million in public funds from Caterpillar and unanimously commit to adopting an ethical investment policy. SEE: Alameda County Divests […]
CAIR in the News, November 14, 2024
CAIR-NJ: 19 N.J. Muslims won municipal or school board races – NJ Advance CAIR: Biden’s continued pro-Israel position faces backlash after election setback – The New Arab On Wednesday, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a leading Muslim American civil rights organisation, condemned Biden as a ‘war criminal’ for his decision to continue supplying weapons […]
CAIR-MA Announces Linda Sarsour as Keynote Speaker for Annual Banquet on November 16
November 13, 2024 — BOSTON, MA — The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) is proud to announce that renowned civil rights activist Linda Sarsour will be the keynote speaker at its Annual Banquet, taking place on November 16, 2024. The theme of this year’s banquet is Refusing to be Silenced, Refusing to […]
CAIR-LA Reaffirms Commitment to Combating Islamophobia, Xenophobia, and Racism Amid Trump Reelection, Commends California Muslim Voter Turnout
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today reaffirmed its commitment to combating Islamophobia, xenophobia, and racism following the reelection of Donald Trump. CAIR-LA also commended California Muslims for turning out to vote in yesterday’s election despite deep frustration and disillusionment with both major parties due to their support of […]