CAIR-Philadelphia ED to Testify on Civil Liberties Impact of ICE Enforcement; Urges Community to Attend City Council Hearing
On Monday, April 13, Dr. Ahmet Tekelioglu, the executive director of the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) plans to testify before the Philadelphia City Council in support of ICE Out legislation. The hearing will take place: Monday, April 13, 202610:00 AM – 5:00 PMPhiladelphia City Hall, 4th Floor1400 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA Dr. […]
CAIR-WA Applauds Authorization of Health Dept. to Inspect Northwest ICE Facility
The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today celebrates the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ mandate that the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is finally authorized to conduct inspections at the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC). In 2023, Washington state passed HB 1470 (Ortiz-Self), […]
CAIR Joins Muslim Community, Civil Rights Groups’ Call for Release of Milwaukee Muslim Community Leader Detained by ICE
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined a coalition of Muslim community and civil rights organizations to call for the immediate release of Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-American Muslim community leader from Milwaukee currently being detained by ICE. Sarsour, who has lived in the United States legally […]
CAIR-LA, Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin Welcome Release of Iranian Client After Federal Court Grants TRO Against Unlawful ICE Detention
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA), along with the Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin, welcomed the recent release of its client, Aliakbar Manaie, from immigration detention after a federal court granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) following a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Originally from Iran, Manaie has been on parole—a discretionary release from detention that permits individuals to remain in the […]
CAIR-NY Calls for Independent Criminal Probe of ‘Homicide’ of Rohingya Refugee Abandoned by Border Patrol
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for an independent criminal investigation of the “homicide” of a nearly-blind Rohingya refugee in Buffalo, New York, after border patrol agents abandoned him miles away from his home. Last month, CAIR and […]
CAIR Hopeful SCOTUS Will Reject Trump Administration’s Attempt to Gut Birthright Citizenship
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said it is hopeful that the U.S. Supreme Court will ultimately reject the Trump administration’s attempt to gut birthright citizenship. CAIR previously joined other faith-based advocacy organizations in submitting an amicus brief supporting birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court today heard […]
CAIR-LA Condemns Unlawful Detention of Iranian Client by ICE, Welcomes Filing of Habeas Petition
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the unlawful detention of its client, Aliakbar Manaie, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The organization also welcomed the filing of a writ of habeas corpus by its legal partner, the Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin, challenging the detention. [Note: A writ of habeas corpus is a judicial order requiring law […]
CAIR Md. Welcomes Passage of Baltimore’s Safe Spaces and Communities Act
Measure is critical step toward strengthening public safety, building trust between communities and local government The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today welcomed the passage of the Safe Spaces and Communities Act in Baltimore City, calling the measure a significant step toward safeguarding families, promoting public safety, and ensuring that all […]
CAIR-NJ Welcomes Signing of Immigrant Protection Bills into Law as a Major but Partial Victory, Urges Stronger Action
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the signing of three key immigrant protection bills into law by Governor Sherrill, including measures previously vetoed in the final hours of the Murphy administration. This milestone reflects years of sustained advocacy by community organizations […]
CAIR TX Action Alert: Call on the City of Houston to Pass Immigration Ordinance – Let Police Enforce the Law, Not Immigration
The Houston-Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) is calling on community members and allies to demand that the Houston City Council and Mayor John Whitmire and District Members immediately pass a critical ordinance that draws a clear line: local police must protect communities not carry out federal immigration enforcement. TAKE ACTION NOW Introduced […]