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CAIR Submits Written Testimony for Congressional Muslim Ban Hearing

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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In its statement, CAIR thankedSubcommittee Chairpersons Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Ami Bera (D-CA) and members of the committees forproviding congressional oversight to investigatethis discriminatory, ill-intendedand misrepresented Muslim ban.

Key Points: 
  • In its statement, CAIR thankedSubcommittee Chairpersons Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Ami Bera (D-CA) and members of the committees forproviding congressional oversight to investigatethis discriminatory, ill-intendedand misrepresented Muslim ban.
  • "The incalculable amount of human suffering and tragedy caused by the Muslim Ban can neverfully be remedied or resolved.
  • The work of attempting to undo the harm that has resulted fromthe Muslim Ban will takethe efforts ofa generation of dedicated public officials and communityservants," said CAIR Director of Government Affairs Department Robert S. McCaw.
  • "The first measurable stepto rectify the Muslim Banis for Congress to provide oversightand adopt legislation that will repealit.

CAIR 'Appalled' by Appointment of Trump's New Acting National Security Adviser Who Served on Board of Anti-Muslim Hate Group

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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In January, CAIR opposed Kupperman's appointment as Deputy National Security Adviser, citing the same concerns.

Key Points: 
  • In January, CAIR opposed Kupperman's appointment as Deputy National Security Adviser, citing the same concerns.
  • He is a key promoter of the bizarre conspiracy theory that Muslims in public service are infiltrating the government on behalf of the Muslim Brotherhood.
  • White supremacist and White House senior adviser Steve Bannon hosted Gaffney on his Sirius XM radio show "Breitbart News Daily" 29 times.
  • CONTACT: CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected] ; CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ayan Ajeen, 202-774-0770, [email protected] ; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]

CAIR to Announce 'Complete Victory' in Constitutional Challenge to Federal Terror Watchlist

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
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CONTACT:CAIR National Litigation Director Lena Masri, 202-642-4934, [email protected] ; CAIR Senior Litigation Attorney Gadeir Abbas, 720-251-0425, [email protected] ; CAIR Trial Attorney Carolyn Homer, 202-516-4724; CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid (248) 842-1418.

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  • CONTACT:CAIR National Litigation Director Lena Masri, 202-642-4934, [email protected] ; CAIR Senior Litigation Attorney Gadeir Abbas, 720-251-0425, [email protected] ; CAIR Trial Attorney Carolyn Homer, 202-516-4724; CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid (248) 842-1418.
  • "CAIR has a half-dozen other watchlist cases pending in federal courts across the country, and this opinion will pave the wave for our continued victories," said CAIR National Litigation Director Lena Masri.
  • "CAIR will continue its fight until the full scope of the government'sshadowy watchlist activities is disclosed to the American public."
  • CONTACT:CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ayan Ajeen,202-774-0770, [email protected] ;CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]

CAIR Applauds Passage of Congressional Amendment Requiring Report on Dissemination of Federal Government Watchlist to 60+ Foreign Countries

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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Some have lost jobs, been separated from their families, and all have been stigmatized by being treated as "terrorists" by their own government.

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  • Some have lost jobs, been separated from their families, and all have been stigmatized by being treated as "terrorists" by their own government.
  • SEE: CAIR Depositions of FBI, DHS, CBP, TSA Officials Reveal Previously-Undisclosed Traveler Surveillance Program, Watchlisting Advisory Council
    CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization.
  • Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
  • CONTACT: CAIR Senior Litigation Attorney Gadeir Abbas, 720-251-0425, [email protected] ; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, [email protected] , 202-744-7726

CAIR Condemns Trump's Threat to 'Terrorize,' Deport Millions of Undocumented Americans

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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WASHINGTON, June19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned President Trumps' threat to deport millions of undocumented Americans next week.

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  • WASHINGTON, June19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned President Trumps' threat to deport millions of undocumented Americans next week.
  • "President Trump's threat only serves to terrorize millions of American families by disrupting immigrant communities with mass arrests, forced detentions and deportations.
  • This tweeted threat is reprehensible and just a small preview of his 2020 re-election campaign's ratcheted-up anti-immigrant hate agenda.
  • CONTACT:CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected] ; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]

CAIR Asks Federal Court in Mich. to Prohibit FBI, Border Agents from Interrogating Muslim Travelers About Religious Beliefs and Practices

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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The lawsuit is pending before Judge Avern Cohn of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

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  • The lawsuit is pending before Judge Avern Cohn of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
  • In 2017, this policy affected Muhammad Ali Jr, who was questioned about his religious beliefs by customs agents during a border detention.
  • "The federal government's faith-based targeting of Muslim travelers serves no legitimate legal purpose and should offend all Americans," said CAIR-MI staff attorney Amy Doukoure.
  • CONTACT:CAIR National Litigation Director Lena Masri, [email protected] , 202-742-6420; CAIR Senior Litigation Attorney Gadeir Abbas, [email protected] , 720-251-0425; CAIR Trial Attorney Carolyn Homer, [email protected] , 202-516-4724

CAIR Calls on Movie Reviewers to Address Racial, Religious Stereotypes Perpetuated by 'Aladdin'

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
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WASHINGTON, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on movie reviewers nationwide to address concerns about racial and religious stereotypes perpetuated by the Disney film "Aladdin" scheduled for release on May 24.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on movie reviewers nationwide to address concerns about racial and religious stereotypes perpetuated by the Disney film "Aladdin" scheduled for release on May 24.
  • "The overall setting, tone and character development in the 'Aladdin' story continues to promote stereotypes, resulting in a perpetuation of Islamophobic ideas and images.
  • La misin de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensin del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
  • CONTACT:CAIR National Research and Advocacy Director AbbasBarzegar, 202-742-6413, [email protected] ; CAIR National Research and Advocacy Manager ZainabArain, 202-742-6410, [email protected] ; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]

CAIR Welcomes Maryland Federal Court's Decision Giving Civil Rights Group Legal Authority to Demand Access to Government Info About Trump's Muslim Ban

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Friday, May 3, 2019
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With this decision, CAIR will be able to demand documents about the Muslim Ban's genesis and its implementation as well as depose government officials in order to develop an authoritative accounting of this historic injustice.

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  • With this decision, CAIR will be able to demand documents about the Muslim Ban's genesis and its implementation as well as depose government officials in order to develop an authoritative accounting of this historic injustice.
  • "We welcome this decision and thank our legal team for their diligence on this important issue," said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.
  • "CAIR will continue to challenge the unconstitutional Muslim ban through every legal avenue available."
  • On October 18, 2017,Judge Chuang -- the federal judge who wrote today's decision -- issued a broad injunction against the Muslim Ban.

CAIR Chapters in NY, NJ, Ohio, FL, MN, OK, Texas, CA to Join in Release of Report Showing How Anonymous Donors Use Mainstream Philanthropic Groups to Funnel Millions to Anti-Muslim Hate Groups

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Friday, May 3, 2019
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To find out if there is a news conference in your area, contact the nearest CAIR chapter.

Key Points: 
  • To find out if there is a news conference in your area, contact the nearest CAIR chapter.
  • Go to: https://www.cair.com/chapters
    [NOTE: The release date coincides with the first day of Ramadan, which begins on or about May 6.
  • Because the beginning of Islamic lunar months depends on the actual sighting of the new moon, the start and end dates for Ramadan may vary.]
  • CAIR National Research and Advocacy Director Dr. AbbasBarzegar said:"Anti-Muslim bigotry is now part of our mainstream public life.

New CAIR Report to Show How Anonymous Donors Use Mainstream Philanthropic Groups to Funnel Millions to Anti-Muslim Hate Groups

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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CAIR's report, "Hijacked by Hate:American Philanthropy and the Islamophobia Network," documents how more than 1,000 foundations funneled almost $125 million to39 anti-Muslim hate groups during that period, which saw a marked increase in anti-Muslim hate violence and discrimination.

Key Points: 
  • CAIR's report, "Hijacked by Hate:American Philanthropy and the Islamophobia Network," documents how more than 1,000 foundations funneled almost $125 million to39 anti-Muslim hate groups during that period, which saw a marked increase in anti-Muslim hate violence and discrimination.
  • To find out if there is a news conference in your area, contact the nearest CAIR chapter.
  • Go to: http://www.cair.com/chapters ]
    "The robust tradition of American philanthropyhelpssupport a vibrant democracy," said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.
  • CAIR National Research and Advocacy Director Dr. AbbasBarzegar said: "Anti-Muslim bigotry is now part of our mainstream public life.