CAIR-SFBA: Community Members Wrongfully Denied Visas from Trump’s Muslim Ban Win Major Agreement to Repair Far-Reaching Harms
In an unwavering assertion of people’s rights to find safety and a better life, a federal judge has approved a major agreement that provides a clear visa reconsideration process, including waived application fees, to nearly 25,000 community members from Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen who were harmed by the Trump administration’s Muslim Ban. […]
CAIR-FL Disapproves of President Biden’s Visit to Tampa Amidst Gaza Atrocities
The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL) today expressed disapproval of President Joe Biden’s campaign stop in Tampa amidst the ongoing atrocities and genocide in Gaza. The Biden administration’s failure to address these grave violations of human rights is deeply concerning and stains the moral fabric of our nation. The Tampa community […]
CAIR-WA, La Resistencia Call for Immediate Ramadan Accommodations at NWDC
The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), today called on the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) to immediately make necessary changes to ensure that Muslim people detained at NWDC can receive proper religious accommodations. Northwest Detention Center is a privately-run immigration detention facility in Tacoma, Washington. This week, 10 days into the month-long observance […]
CAIR ACTION ALERT: Urge Member of Congress to Support H.Res 1048 Granting Humanitarian Parole for Cameroon
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, in partnership with Cameroon Muslim Students Union (CAMSU), Cameroon Muslimahs of North America (CAMNA) and Cameroon American Council (CAC), today called on Americans to contact their members of Congress to support H. Res 1048, which calls for the Department of Homeland Security to […]
CAIR in the News, March 15, 2024
CAIR-GA: GA advocates rally against legislation aimed at immigrants Nazia Khanzada, communications manager for the Council on American Islamic Relations, or CAIR Georgia, also spoke at the Capitol. She underscored the importance of protecting all people, regardless of country of origin, religion or immigration status. Khanzada mentioned six pieces of legislation, saying some contain confusing […]
CAIR-Pittsburgh Condemns Council Member’s Bias in Immigration Remarks
The Pittsburgh chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pittsburgh), a chapter of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the recent biased statement made by Bob Macey during the Allegheny County Council resolution vote on March 5th, 2024. During the council meeting, a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was […]
CAIR-GA: Georgia Muslim Civic Organizations to Host Muslim Advocacy Day at Capitol
On Thursday, March 7, the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia), Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP) and Inner-City Muslim Action Network-Atlanta (IMAN Atlanta) plan to host Muslim Advocacy Day at the capitol. This event is designed to bring together Muslim community leaders and advocates to address key issues impacting Muslims in Georgia. Attendees will participate in […]
CAIR-SFBA: More than 80 Movement, Organizational Leaders Announce Protest on Capitol Hill Calling for Ceasefire and End of U.S. Funding for Weapons to Israel, Border Militarization
(WASHINGTON D.C., 12/18/23) — Tomorrow (Dec. 19), more than 80 national movement and organizational leaders will stage a protest on Capitol Hill to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and oppose the Biden administration’s proposed military aid package sending billions of taxpayer dollars to Israel, U.S. southern border militarization, and immigration enforcement. Leaders will take this unprecedented action as […]
CAIR-Ohio Presents at Immigration Asylum Seminar
(COLUMBUS, OH, 9/21/2023) —On September 17, 2023, CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Victoria Hickcox joined community members, leaders, and other organizations, at Jigjiga Mall for an Immigration Asylum Seminar to discuss CAIR-Ohio’s vital mission work and legal services. The seminar, attended by community members, legal professionals, and advocates, focused on connecting individuals facing challenges to seeking legal immigration […]
CAIR and Emgage Action Call on Fox News Anchors to Raise Muslim, Minority Community Engagement in Republican Presidential Primary Debate
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/21/23) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and Emgage Action today called on Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum – who are scheduled to moderate the first Republican presidential primary debate on Wednesday, August 23 – to question Republican presidential candidates about their plans to reach out to and engage […]