The Council on American-Islamic Relations is reporting deep concern over the appointment of Representatives Jared Moskowitz, Wesley Bell and Debbie Wasserman Schultz to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. CAIR called these appointments an insult to voters and an attempt to shield Israel from accountability for its actions in Gaza. Edward Ahmed Mitchell, CAIR National Deputy Director, said Rep. Moskowitz supports unconditional funding for the Netanyahu government and initially opposed a war powers resolution regarding President Trump's war on Iran. Mitchell also criticized Reps. Bell and Wasserman Schultz for supporting funding for Israel and maintaining ties with AIPAC, stating these appointments defy the will of most Americans and Democrats who want to end U.S. military aid to Israel.
CAIR-Ohio is reporting it has asked Americans to stand in solidarity with a Toledo resident whose family home in the occupied West Bank is allegedly besieged by Israeli settlers.
CAIR is reporting it welcomes the Girl Scouts' response to what it called "manufactured outrage" over Muslim badges. Robert McCaw, CAIR Government Affairs Director, said the organization welcomes the Girl Scouts' efforts to be inclusive of girls from all faith backgrounds, including Muslim girls participating in religious recognition programs developed by their own communities.
CAIR's Maryland chapter is reporting it welcomes a Baltimore County School Board member's apology and commitment to visit a mosque and meet with Muslim communities. Zainab Chaudry, CAIR's Maryland Director, said a sincere apology followed by meaningful action is an important first step toward rebuilding trust.
CAIR-MI is reporting it has launched a safety toolkit for mosques and Islamic schools in response to rising anti-Muslim bigotry. Soobia Kidwai, Director of Safe Spaces for CAIR-MI, said the goal is to ensure mosques and schools have plans, relationships and resources in place before emergencies occur.
CAIR-NJ is reporting it filed an ethics complaint against South Orange Maplewood Administrator Frank Sanchez for allegedly accepting a free trip to Israel, which it claims violates New Jersey's School Ethics Code.
CAIR is reporting it condemns an Israeli court's acquittal of a settler who attacked a nun in the occupied West Bank. CAIR called the decision "unconscionable but predictable" and said the Israeli government does not respect the rule of law or the rights of Christians or Muslims.