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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argues that Governor Abbott’s designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization does not apply to its local Texas chapters, claiming the proclamation targets only the national group and that the local chapters cannot sue due to lack of legal action and sovereign immunity.
Texas Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is seeking legal guidance on whether schools linked to a Muslim civil rights group or connected to Chinese interests can be excluded from the state's new school voucher program, amid concerns over foreign influence and recent political tensions involving Muslim organizations.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) has sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, challenging his order to label Cair and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, arguing it is unconstitutional and usurps federal authority, amid broader political tensions over terrorism designations.
British commentator Sami Hamdi was detained and deported by US immigration authorities while on a speaking tour, amid accusations from CAIR and conservative figures that his criticism of Israel and support for Palestine prompted his detention, reflecting broader US immigration crackdowns under the Trump administration.
CAIR has called on Georgetown University to reinstate Professor Jonathan Brown after he was investigated for a misrepresented tweet about Iran, emphasizing that the university's actions undermine academic freedom and are based on a bad-faith attack. Brown's original tweet expressed hope for a minimal Iranian response to U.S. actions, which he clarified and deleted, stating it was not a call for violence. CAIR argues that the university's response is unjust and sets a dangerous precedent for free speech and dissent, especially for Muslim scholars.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called for an investigation into Florida state Sen. Randy Fine's threatening remarks towards U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. Fine, endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, suggested the Muslim lawmakers should leave office for their safety, adding "Bombs away" in a social media post. CAIR labeled Fine an "unhinged anti-Muslim bigot" and urged law enforcement and political leaders to condemn his comments. They also called for increased protection for Tlaib and Omar amid rising threats.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) released its annual Civil Rights Report, revealing a surge in anti-Muslim bias complaints following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The report highlights a significant increase in employment discrimination, hate crimes, and bias in schools, while also noting positive developments such as the recognition of Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey and Georgia, and the addition of Muslim holidays to academic calendars in several states.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has criticized former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's comments suggesting that pro-Palestinian protesters at events with President Biden are "connected to Russia" as "delusional" and "authoritarian." Pelosi also called for an FBI investigation into the financing of the demonstrations and implied that the protesters' calls for a cease-fire were part of "Mr. Putin's message." CAIR's National Executive Director Nihad Awad condemned Pelosi's remarks, stating that they lacked evidence and were disturbing. Pelosi's office has not yet responded to CAIR's statement.
The US has blocked a UN resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, while several Democrat members of Congress face scrutiny for their past support of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), whose executive director recently made controversial comments regarding Hamas' attacks on Israel. The White House condemned the comments and removed CAIR as a partner in fighting antisemitism. Some lawmakers who previously supported CAIR remained silent when asked about the executive director's stance on the attacks.
The White House has condemned comments made by Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Director Nihad Awad, who expressed happiness over Gazans invading Israel on October 7. The White House called the remarks "shocking" and "antisemitic," echoing President Joe Biden's condemnation of the attacks as "abhorrent" and "unadulterated evil." Awad claimed his comments were taken out of context and stated that he condemns violence against all civilians. The White House has been vocal in denouncing antisemitism and Islamophobia since the October 7 attacks, while both antisemitic incidents and bias against Muslims in America have reportedly increased.
Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), expressed his happiness at witnessing the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel during a convention for Palestine. He claimed that the people of Gaza have the right to self-defense, while Israel, as an occupying power, does not. Awad also accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) of controlling the U.S. government. He praised younger Democrats who are dissatisfied with President Biden's support of Israel. CAIR did not respond to requests for clarification on their stance on Israeli response or a two-state solution.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has reported an alarming increase in anti-Arab and Islamophobic bias incidents, with 1,283 requests for help and reports of bias in the month following the Hamas attack on Israel. This represents a 216% surge compared to the previous year. CAIR attributes this rise to the Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian rhetoric used to justify violence against Palestinians in Gaza and silence supporters of Palestinian human rights in the US. CAIR calls on President Joe Biden to negotiate a ceasefire and address anti-Muslim hate, emphasizing the role of political leaders, corporations, media outlets, and civic organizations in combating the increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) criticized President Biden for expressing "no confidence" in the Palestinian death toll figures reported by Hamas, calling his remarks "shocking and dehumanizing." CAIR demanded an apology from Biden and urged him to condemn the Israeli government for targeting civilians and to call for a ceasefire. The White House reiterated Biden's commitment to avoiding Palestinian civilian casualties. Biden's comments came in response to a question about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of civilian casualties in Israel's response to Hamas attacks. CAIR has faced controversy in the past for alleged ties to extremist groups.