Council on American–Islamic Relations

CAIR Decries U.S. Supreme Court's Decision Allowing Muslim Ban to Remain in Effect

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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WASHINGTON, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largestMuslimcivil rights and advocacy organization, today decried the U.S. Supreme Court's decision announced this morning to allowthe MuslimBan3.0 to remain in effect.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largestMuslimcivil rights and advocacy organization, today decried the U.S. Supreme Court's decision announced this morning to allowthe MuslimBan3.0 to remain in effect.
  • "Today's ruling sits alongside othersimilarly shameful Supreme Courtdecisions allowing Japanese American internment and segregation," saidCAIR National Litigation DirectorLena Masri.
  • Since the Trump administration's first attempt tobanMuslimimmigration to the United States, CAIR has filed legal challenges to each of theban's permutations.
  • CONTACT:CAIR Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, [email protected] ; CAIR Senior Litigation Attorney Gadeir Abbas, 720-251-0425, [email protected] ; CAIR National Litigation DirectorLena Masri, 248-390-9784, [email protected] ; CAIR Trial Attorney Carolyn Homer, 317-752-3090, [email protected] ; CAIR Trial Attorney Ahmed Mohamed, 225-315-5060, [email protected]

CAIR to Mark Juneteenth with Month-Long Photo Journal of Muslim Activists on Alabama Civil Rights Tour

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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WASHINGTON, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today launched the "Alabama Civil Rights Tour Photo Journal Project.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today launched the "Alabama Civil Rights Tour Photo Journal Project.
  • "CAIR's month-long campaign will share one image per day, along with personal reflections, from an educational tour taken recently by the civil rights organization's staff.
  • During the CAIR civil rights tour, some 30 American Muslim civil rights leaders and activists from around the country traveled to Alabama to visit sites of historical significance during the civil rights movement.
  • Sites visited included the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and 16th Street Baptist Church.

REMINDER: CAIR to Hold News Conference Reacting to SCOTUS 'Muslim Ban' Ruling

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018
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SEE: https://tinyurl.com/CAIREidAnnouncement ]

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  • SEE: https://tinyurl.com/CAIREidAnnouncement ]
    Since the administration first attempted to ban Muslim immigration to the United States, CAIR has filed legal challenges to each version of the discriminatory and unconstitutional policy.
  • CAIR had filed a Supreme Court amicus (friend of the court) brief on behalf of six individuals who successfully obtained an injunction against Muslim Ban 3.0 from a federal court in Maryland.
  • If they are beyond the power of the courts to remedy, we fear for what is yet to come."
  • On appeal, that case, Zakzok v. Trump, was consolidated with two others and was jointly decided by the Fourth Circuit.]

CAIR to Hold News Conference Reacting to U.S. Supreme Court 'Muslim Ban' Ruling

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Sunday, June 10, 2018
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CAIR had filed a Supreme Court amicus (friend of the court) brief on behalf of six individuals who successfully obtained an injunction against Muslim Ban 3.0 from a federal court in Maryland.

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  • CAIR had filed a Supreme Court amicus (friend of the court) brief on behalf of six individuals who successfully obtained an injunction against Muslim Ban 3.0 from a federal court in Maryland.
  • If they are beyond the power of the courts to remedy, we fear for what is yet to come."
  • [NOTE: CAIR and the Brennan Center for Justice filed the lawsuit inOctober 2017.
  • On appeal, that case, Zakzok v. Trump, was consolidated with two others and was jointly decided by the Fourth Circuit.]

CAIR Calls for Removal of Anti-Muslim Hate Group Leader from White House National Security Council Staff

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
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WASHINGTON, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Trump administration to drop a former leader of a designated anti-Muslim hate group from its National Security Council (NSC) staff.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Trump administration to drop a former leader of a designated anti-Muslim hate group from its National Security Council (NSC) staff.
  • Fred Fleitz was named the NSC's executive secretary and chief of staff by White House National Security Adviser John Bolton.
  • Fleitz, up until his NSC appointment, was sr. vice president of the Center for Security Policy (CSP).
  • "An individual who held a leadership position in a notorious hate group should not be placed in a policy-making post in the White House," said CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw.

CAIR Applauds ABC's Cancellation of 'Roseanne' Following Roseanne Barr's Islamophobic, Racist Tweet

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
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He noted that CAIR recently expressed appreciation for a "Roseanne" episode challenging Islamophobia.

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  • He noted that CAIR recently expressed appreciation for a "Roseanne" episode challenging Islamophobia.
  • CAIR has reported an unprecedented spike in bigotry targeting American Muslims and members of other minority groups since the election of Donald Trump as president.
  • CAIR launched an app to share critical "know your rights" information and to simplify the process to report hate crimes and bias incidents.
  • CAIR is urging American Muslims and members of other minority groups to download the app and utilize this resource to stay informed and empowered.

CAIR to Argue Against Trump Administration's First Claim of State Secrets Privilege in Watchlist Case

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Thursday, May 17, 2018
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CAIR has witnessed an unprecedented spike in bigotry targeting American Muslims and members of other minority groups since the election of Donald Trump as president.

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  • CAIR has witnessed an unprecedented spike in bigotry targeting American Muslims and members of other minority groups since the election of Donald Trump as president.
  • CAIR is urging American Muslims and members of other minority groups to download the app and utilize this resource to stay informed and empowered.
  • For a quick download of CAIR's civil rights app, click here: http://www.cair.com/app
    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.

CAIR Condemns Israeli Massacre of Palestinian Civilians Protesting Embassy Move to Jerusalem

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Monday, May 14, 2018
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WASHINGTON, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --TheCouncil on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Israeli massacre of dozens of Palestinian civilians protesting the move of the United States embassy to Jerusalem and the anniversary of the ethnic cleansing from their homes in Palestine.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --TheCouncil on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Israeli massacre of dozens of Palestinian civilians protesting the move of the United States embassy to Jerusalem and the anniversary of the ethnic cleansing from their homes in Palestine.
  • 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.
  • 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.

CAIR: Record Number of Congressional Meetings on National Muslim Advocacy Day - #MuslimHillDay

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
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The lobbying effort, the largest congressional Muslim advocacy event, was sponsored by the US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), a coalition of leading national and local American Muslim organizations.

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  • The lobbying effort, the largest congressional Muslim advocacy event, was sponsored by the US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), a coalition of leading national and local American Muslim organizations.
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    Participants posted photos and commentary about National Muslim Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill on social media using the hashtag #MuslimHillDay.
  • On Monday, USCMO hosted a civic engagement and congressional advocacy training seminar for Muslim delegates in the Capitol Visitor Center's auditorium.
  • CONTACT: CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected] ; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]

30 CAIR Leaders to Attend Inauguration of Lynching Memorial in Alabama

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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He said CAIR national and chapter leaders will also visit Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham as part of a three-day civil rights educational tour.

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  • He said CAIR national and chapter leaders will also visit Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham as part of a three-day civil rights educational tour.
  • CAIR is urging American Muslims and members of other minority groups to download the app and utilize this resource to stay informed and empowered.
  • For a quick download of CAIR's civil rights app, click here: http://www.cair.com/app
    CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization.
  • CONTACT: CAIR National Chapter Manager Asma Rehman, 202-909-3486, [email protected] ; CAIR-Alabama Executive Director Khaula Hadeed, 334-224-2196, [email protected] ; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]