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CAIR Announces Keynote Speakers for 32nd Annual Gala and CAIRCON 2026

20 Jul 2026 4:26 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

Dr. Adam Hamawy and Darializa Ávila Chevalier will headline CAIR's 32nd Annual Gala in Washington, D.C., as part of CAIRCON 2026, a national policy conference focused on democracy and civic engagement.

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Felony Charges Filed in Utah Anti-Muslim Stabbing, Hate Motive Confirmed

17 Jul 2026 8:15 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

Salt Lake County prosecutors filed felony attempted murder charges against Peter Michael Larsen for stabbing a Muslim man 15 times. The attack was confirmed as anti-Muslim hate, prompting calls for leaders to address bigotry.

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CAIR and NAIT Launch Safety Trainings for Muslim Institutions Amid Rising Threats

17 Jul 2026 12:12 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR and NAIT are hosting regional safety trainings for mosques and Islamic schools in Northern Virginia on August 8, 2026, to address threats like active shooters, following recent attacks and rising anti-Muslim hate.

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CAIR Welcomes Federal Court Ruling Against DHS Phone Searches of Palestinian Activist

16 Jul 2026 1:44 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

A federal court ruled DHS violated a Palestinian-American activist's Fourth Amendment rights with unconstitutional phone searches, a decision welcomed by CAIR as a win for civil liberties.

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CAIR Addresses Gaza Survival, Applauds House Vote on Israel Aid, Condemns Senator's Anti-Islam Remarks

15 Jul 2026 7:42 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR releases a podcast on Gaza survival, praises 104 House members for voting to end military aid to Israel, and condemns Senator Tuberville's "death cult" remarks against Islam, urging leaders to reject anti-Muslim bigotry.

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CAIR Condemns Sen. Tuberville's "Death Cult" Remark, Citing Risk of Anti-Muslim Violence

15 Jul 2026 2:53 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR says Senator Tommy Tuberville's claim that "Islam is a death cult" on the Senate floor incites violence against Muslims. This follows a recent hate-motivated stabbing in Utah, prompting calls for leaders to condemn anti-Muslim bigotry.

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CAIR Condemns Hate-Motivated Stabbing in Utah, Urges Leaders to Reject Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

14 Jul 2026 2:11 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR condemns a hate-motivated stabbing of a Muslim man in Utah, urging leaders to repudiate anti-Muslim rhetoric. The incident, where the suspect allegedly targeted the victim due to religion, highlights a rise in anti-Muslim bias complaints nationwide.

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CAIR Urges Senate to Reject Mandatory U.S.-Israel Military Integration in NDAA

13 Jul 2026 2:46 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR calls on senators to oppose mandatory U.S.-Israel military and intelligence integration in the FY27 NDAA, citing threats to American democracy and sovereignty. The organization also condemned Israeli actions in Lebanon and the detention of Rep. Ro Khanna.

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CAIR Welcomes Arrests and Indictments in Anti-Muslim Hate Incidents Across US

10 Jul 2026 1:06 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR chapters commend law enforcement for arrests in New York firebombings and Pittsburgh shooting threats, while condemning anti-Muslim rhetoric from Indiana's Lt. Gov. The organization also marked the Srebrenica Genocide anniversary.

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CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe After Violent Threat Against Sunnyside Muslim Center

8 Jul 2026 1:50 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR-NY demands a hate crime probe after a violent threat targeted the Sunnyside Muslim Center, with a caller threatening to "shoot up" the mosque. Law enforcement is urged to protect worshippers amid rising anti-Muslim intimidation.

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ACLU, SPLC Sue Florida Officials Over "Terrorist Organization" Designation for CAIR

2 Jul 2026 5:42 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

The ACLU, SPLC, and law firms are suing Florida officials to block the "domestic terrorist organization" designation for CAIR and CAIR-Florida, citing violations of First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.

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CAIR-MI Condemns Rep. John James for Comparing Dearborn Muslims to Iraqi Extremists

2 Jul 2026 5:37 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR-Michigan has condemned Rep. John James for likening peaceful Dearborn Muslim worshippers to Iraqi extremists. The civil rights group called the comparison misguided and a violation of First Amendment rights, highlighting a broader pattern of anti-Muslim bigotry.

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CAIR-NY Condemns Anti-Muslim Hate After Child's Death, Cites Pervasive Islamophobia

1 Jul 2026 1:29 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR-NY condemns anti-Muslim comments following the tragic death of 7-year-old Harbe Nagi, highlighting persistent Islamophobia. The organization also addresses Gaza genocide recognition and school censorship.

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CAIR Applauds Supreme Court's Upholding of Birthright Citizenship

30 Jun 2026 1:42 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR welcomes the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship, rejecting the Trump administration's 2025 order. The ruling affirms the 14th Amendment's guarantee, preventing potential chaos and protecting millions of Americans.

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CAIR Applauds Supreme Court's Geofence Warrant Ruling, Addresses Civil Rights and International Concerns

29 Jun 2026 1:42 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR welcomes a Supreme Court decision requiring warrants for geofence searches, affirming digital privacy. The organization also addresses racist remarks, calls to bar an Israeli minister, and announces a youth symposium.

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CAIR Files Federal Lawsuit Against Indiana University Over Alleged Suppression of Pro-Palestine Speech

26 Jun 2026 4:33 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR sues Indiana University for allegedly violating a Jewish doctoral student's First Amendment rights, citing retaliation for pro-Palestine expression and suppression of academic freedom by a program director.

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CAIR Condemns SCOTUS Ruling Ending TPS for Haitians, Syrians Without Judicial Review

25 Jun 2026 2:10 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR criticizes a Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians without judicial review, warning of harm to families and communities and urging congressional action.

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CAIR Condemns Speaker Johnson's Remarks, Citing Anti-Muslim Hate Incitement

24 Jun 2026 6:05 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR criticizes Speaker Mike Johnson for remarks on Sharia law, linking them to anti-Muslim hate after a San Diego shooting. The organization also welcomed the reinstatement of a San José State professor.

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CAIR Urges House to Block U.S.-Israel Military Merger, Oppose Anti-Boycott Amendments in NDAA

24 Jun 2026 3:22 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR calls on the House to strike a U.S.-Israel military merger initiative from the NDAA and reject anti-boycott amendments, citing First Amendment concerns. The organization also addresses human rights, youth leadership, and civil rights issues.

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CAIR-CT Condemns Anti-Muslim Voicemail at Vernon Islamic Center, Police Investigate

23 Jun 2026 2:57 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR-CT condemns an anti-Muslim voicemail targeting the Islamic Center of Vernon, welcoming a hate crime probe. Police have identified a potential suspect in the incident, which included anti-Islam and ethnic slurs.

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CAIR-Texas Demands End to Incitement After Anti-Muslim Hate Incident in Conroe

22 Jun 2026 2:20 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR-Texas calls on officials to condemn anti-Muslim hate after two women were verbally assaulted at a Conroe H-E-B. The incident highlights a rise in bigotry, prompting calls for leaders to speak out.

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CAIR-Arizona Applauds Governor Hobbs' Veto of 'Anti-Muslim Hate Bill'

20 Jun 2026 2:19 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR-Arizona praises Governor Katie Hobbs' veto of an 'anti-Muslim hate bill' targeting 'Sharia law,' calling it discriminatory and based on misinformation. The civil rights group said the measure would have stigmatized the state's Muslim community and lacked legitimate purpose.

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CAIR Files Lawsuit Against Fort Worth ISD Over Principal's Removal

19 Jun 2026 12:34 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR and its Texas chapter have sued Fort Worth ISD, alleging Principal Shayma Alzubi was unlawfully removed due to her Muslim and Palestinian identity, seeking her reinstatement.

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Federal Judge Orders Release of Milwaukee Muslim Leader Salah Sarsour from ICE Detention

18 Jun 2026 2:50 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

A federal judge has ordered the release of Milwaukee Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour from ICE detention, citing "extraordinary circumstances" and a First Amendment retaliation claim, a move welcomed by CAIR.

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Texas Voters Reject Anti-Muslim Rhetoric in Frisco Mayoral Race

15 Jun 2026 1:09 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR-Texas celebrates the defeat of a mayoral candidate in Frisco, Texas, whose campaign was marked by anti-Muslim rhetoric, signaling that "hate is not a winning strategy" for voters.

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CAIR-Arizona Urges Governor Hobbs to Veto 'Anti-Muslim Hate Bill' Targeting Sharia Law

12 Jun 2026 1:00 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR-Arizona calls on Governor Hobbs to veto an 'anti-Muslim hate bill' targeting Sharia law, citing misinformation, bigotry, and a rise in anti-Muslim bias complaints nationwide.

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CAIR Urges Congress to Block U.S.-Israel Military Merger Bills

11 Jun 2026 2:17 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR calls on Americans to oppose proposed bills, Sections 224 and 622, which would merge U.S. and Israeli military and intelligence infrastructure, citing concerns over weakened American oversight and compromised national interests.

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CAIR-Arizona Demands Accountability for School Board Member's Islamophobic Posts

10 Jun 2026 4:02 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR-Arizona calls for accountability from a Peoria school board member over Islamophobic posts, raising concerns about a hostile environment for Muslim students and efforts to restrict public participation.

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CAIR Calls for Correction of 'False Claim' About Muhammad Ali's Faith in Freedom 250 Museum

9 Jun 2026 8:43 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR demands the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum correct its false claim that Muhammad Ali disavowed Islam. The organization asserts Ali remained a devout Muslim, urging an accurate portrayal of his faith and legacy.

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CAIR Urges Congressional Committees to Reject Anti-Boycott Amendment and Military Integration Provision

9 Jun 2026 2:27 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on the House Foreign Affairs Committee to reject an anti-boycott amendment and urged the Senate Armed Services Committee to oppose a U.S.-Israel military integration provision.

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