CAIR-Texas Demands Accountability After ICE Kills Houston Father
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today denounced the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an early morning immigration enforcement operation in Houston on Tuesday, July 7th and is demanding an immediate, independent investigation into the actions of the ICE agents involved. Salgado Araujo’s family and community members have raised serious questions about […]
CAIR Calls for Probe of Alleged Abuse of Somali Man on ICE Deportation Flight
Muslim civil rights group urges DHS Inspector General, DOJ to investigate reported beatings, denial of food and water, prolonged shackling The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on federal authorities to investigate allegations that a Somali man was subjected to abuse while being deported aboard […]
CAIR Welcomes Order for ‘Long-Overdue’ Release of Salah Sarsour from ICE Detention
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a federal judge’s order for the “long-overdue” release of Milwaukee Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour, who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in March. Judge James Patrick Hanlon ordered his release on personal recognizance because […]
CAIR Maryland Condemns ICE Enforcement Action at Baltimore School During Student Drop-Off
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today condemned a reported U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement action at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore during student drop-off this week, calling the incident a disturbing violation of the safety and dignity that every child and family should be able to expect at school. […]
BREAKING: CAIR, CAIR-MN Demand that DHS Return Property Seized at Airport from Twin Cities Organizer Who Advocated for ICE Divestment
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with its Minnesota chapter (CAIR-MN), have issued a letter to DHS and DOJ officials demanding the immediate return of property seized at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from Twin Cities organizer and ICE divestment advocate Janette Zahia Corcelius. READ: CAIR’s […]
CAIR-Chicago to Join American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), Allies at Press Conference Following City Vote on Resolution in Support of Salah Sarsour
The American Muslims for Palestine (AMP)-Chicago, in collaboration with local community organizations, will hold a press conference outside of City Hall following the vote on City Council Resolution R2026-0024891, calling on U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to immediately release Salah Sarsour and to ensure safeguarding of immigrant rights and […]
CAIR Md. Welcomes Passage of Key Immigrants’ Rights Bills as ‘Landmark Step’ for Dignity and Public Safety
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed the Maryland General Assembly’s passage of several key immigrant’s rights bills including the Community TRUST Act (SB791) and the Data Privacy Act (HB711), calling it a landmark victory in protecting civil rights, strengthening community trust, and safeguarding the dignity of immigrant families across the […]
CAIR-MN Welcomes Felony Charges for ICE Agent, Calls for Full Accountability
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today welcomed the decision by the Hennepin County Attorney to charge an ICE agent with felony assault for conduct that endangered the public. Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., 35, was charged with felony assault for allegedly pointing a gun at a vehicle in Richfield, Minnesota. CAIR-MN said […]
CAIR Calls for Immediate Release of Virginia Tech Iranian Grad Student Yousuf Azizi from ICE Custody
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for immediate release of Yousuf Azizi, a doctoral student at Virginia Tech who was detained by ICE on Monday. Yousuf Azizi is a PhD student in Public Administration and Policy at Virginia Tech. He is the father of […]
CAIR-Houston Condemns Gov. Abbott’s Threat to Pull $110M in Public Safety Funds Over Houston’s New Immigration Enforcement Policy
The Houston office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today condemned Governor Greg Abbott’s threat to withdraw $110 million in state public safety funding, a retaliation following Houston city council’s ordinance limiting Houston Police Department’s interaction with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a 12-5 vote, Houston City Council passed an ordinance clarifying […]