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CAIR Calls on White House and Congress to Demand Release of American Teen Held in Israeli Prison

2 Oct 2026 12:35 p.m. · Source: CAIR Breaking News

CAIR and its Texas chapter urge the White House and Congress to secure the release of Abdalkareem Issa Ahmed Safi, a 19-year-old American held in Israel for nearly four months without charges.

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CAIR Addresses Free Speech Crackdowns, Highlights Detention of Turkish PhD Student

8 May 2025 4:01 p.m. · Source: CAIR

CAIR addresses concerns over free speech crackdowns, citing the detention of a Turkish PhD student who co-authored an op-ed supporting Palestinian rights, and reaffirms commitment to protecting First Amendment rights.

Politics and Government Social Issues Media Legal General Politics Law Enforcement Media Crisis Legal CAIR Gadier Abbas Resa Oturk First Amendment Palestinian rights Nihad Awad Civil Rights