The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is reporting a record-breaking number of Muslim elected officials in its new 2026 Directory of Elected Muslim Officials. CAIR, along with CAIR Action, identified 255 Muslim officials serving across 26 states and nearly all levels of government. It said local government holds the largest share, with 98 council members, followed by 63 officials in education-related positions. State legislatures account for 46 officials, while 11 mayors and 18 judges were identified. Four Muslim Americans serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. CAIR noted that 110 of the identified officials are women, representing 43.1% of the total, a percentage higher than women's representation in both the U.S. Congress and state legislatures nationwide.
CAIR-Michigan (CAIR-MI) is voicing concern regarding a lawsuit filed against the City of Oak Park. CAIR-MI Immigration and Civil Rights Attorney Jad Salamey said the lawsuit alleges a hostile work environment and the city's failure to address repeated reports of abuse and misconduct against a Muslim employee. Salamey stated that the lawsuit aims to hold the city accountable and prevent similar mistreatment of other employees.
Separately, CAIR joined the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in calling for sanctions against members of India's Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). CAIR said the RSS, enabled by India’s far-right Hindutva government, persecutes Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and other minorities. It stated that the U.S. government should condemn and sanction this organization and its members.