News and updates about CAIR

Due to war in Gaza:

Muslim leaders boycott White House invitation

A joint letter from more than forty leaders called for action instead of more meetings, including an end to support for Israel.

Muslim leaders boycott White House invitation

CAIR leader was 'happy' to see October 7 massacre

White House says t is cutting ties with CAIR co-founder Nihad Awad after he praised Hamas massacre, engaged in antisemitic tropes.

CAIR leader was 'happy' to see October 7 massacre

Maryland hate crime task force member compares Israel to Nazis

Zainab Chaudry, a member of the Maryland special task force against hate crimes, has repeatedly posted against Israel on X.

Maryland hate crime task force member compares Israel to Nazis

Police:

Palestinian-Arab fakes anti-Muslim hate crime in Ohio

After investigation, police say man who claimed to have been struck by pro-Israel driver was injured in a fight with his brother.

Palestinian-Arab fakes anti-Muslim hate crime in Ohio

A sign of the times

Sometimes it takes just one person stepping forward to get things done. We all have a role to plsy. Opinion.

A sign of the times

Biden’s Hamas conundrum

The president’s continued reliance on his anti-Israel, pro-Iran officials is not merely a policy disaster. It is a political problem. Op-ed.

Biden’s Hamas conundrum

US rabbis to Lipstadt: Drop CAIR from US antisemitism strategy

Coalition for Jewish Values says Biden Admin, making 'serious error' in naming group accused of antisemitism as ally in fight against hate.

US rabbis to Lipstadt: Drop CAIR from US antisemitism strategy

CUNY slammed for asking ex-CAIR rep to investigate antisemitism

NY councilwoman outraged after learning that CUNY has assigned former staffer of pro-BDS org to investigate prof's claims of antisemitism.

CUNY slammed for asking ex-CAIR rep to investigate antisemitism

The hate that CAIR loves to defend

CAIR defends a trainer fired for posts cursing Zionists and saying Israel doesn't have a right to exist, but attacks Canary Mission.Op-ed.

The hate that CAIR loves to defend

Anti-Israel voices push all the wrong lessons on Ukraine

Putin believes Ukraine does not have the right to exist. Sounds a lot like Fatah and Hamas, but CAIR sees it backwards. Op-ed.

Anti-Israel voices push all the wrong lessons on Ukraine

CAIR warns of threat from Jews

CAIR’s Islamophobia report shows why it’s accused of anti-Semitism—and why no one in the media will hold the hate group accountable.

CAIR warns of threat from Jews

Rabbinic group calls CAIR Islamophobia charge 'fake news'

'CAIR has ties to Hamas, deserves robust condemnation for spreading hate under guise of religion,' Coalition for Jewish Values leaders say.

Rabbinic group calls CAIR Islamophobia charge 'fake news'

A US Islamist campaign to free Aafia Siddiqui

Most of us are not aware of what Siddiqui did in Afhanistan - despite which CAIR and other Muslim groups demand she be set free. Op-ed.

A US Islamist campaign to free Aafia Siddiqui

US Muslim organization:

'Synagogue hostage taking is an unacceptable act of evil'

Council on American-Islamic Relations: We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community.

'Synagogue hostage taking is an unacceptable act of evil'

Fact-checking the CAIR, ADL Flame War

CAIR's Billoo: We need to pay attention to the Zionist synagogues. We ...oppose... fascists, but oppose the polite Zionists, too. Op-ed.

Fact-checking the CAIR, ADL Flame War

Prominent Bay Area Muslim leader warns about ‘polite Zionists'

San Francisco CAIR leader accused of antisemitism after rant about 'polite' Jewish institutions including the ADL and Hillel.

Prominent Bay Area Muslim leader warns about ‘polite Zionists'

CAIR's Islamist 9/11 opportunism

On 9/11, CAIR advises against the term "Islamic terrorists" to sanitize the image of radical Islamist front groups -like CAIR itself.Op-ed

CAIR's Islamist 9/11 opportunism

Judge throws out lawsuit against Maryland's anti-BDS bill

Federal judge throws out CAIR's lawsuit seeking to block Maryland from enforcing its ban on contracting with businesses that boycott Israel.

Judge throws out lawsuit against Maryland's anti-BDS bill

Michigan: Muslim group to represent inmate denied kosher food

Michigan chapter of controversial group CAIR to represent Jewish inmate denied kosher food in Michigan jail.

Michigan: Muslim group to represent inmate denied kosher food

Supporting Israel and Terrorism? No, that doesn't work

You are either on their side or on our side, not both. And there are proud Jews, unabashedly pro-Israel, in the NYS Dem. primaries. Op-ed.

Supporting Israel and Terrorism? No, that doesn't work

God bless Professor Channa Newman!

God bless Professor Channa Newman! 

Does Ilhan Omar believe “Zionists/Jews” are responsible for 9/11?

Does Ilhan Omar believe “Zionists/Jews” are responsible for 9/11?

US Muslim group sues over Maryland's anti-BDS law

Council on American-Islamic Relations files federal lawsuit against Maryland's ban on contracting with businesses that boycott Israel.

US Muslim group sues over Maryland's anti-BDS law

Silicon Valley fund gives $330 thousand to CAIR, Islamic Relief

Foundation seeks to 'make our region and world better for all -' yet shuns calls to cease funding Islamists.

Silicon Valley fund gives $330 thousand to CAIR, Islamic Relief

Muslim group offers reward for information on JCC bomb threats

CAIR offers $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of persons who made false bomb threats to Jewish community centers.

Muslim group offers reward for information on JCC bomb threats

Islamic organization complains against Southwest Airlines

Man asked to leave Southwest Airlines flight after he was overheard speaking Arabic.

Islamic organization complains against Southwest Airlines

The Hamas leader who is reshaping US public opinion against Israel

The Hamas leader who is reshaping US public opinion against Israel 

Only Islam can save us from Islam

Only Islam can save us from Islam

FBI, under Islamic pressure, waters down anti-terror site

Muslims complain that site could 'stigmatize and increase bullying of Muslim students,' leading FBI to remove any references to Islam.

FBI, under Islamic pressure, waters down anti-terror site

Could the Muslim vote swing the US election?

Muslim Brotherhood-linked group calls on American Muslims to 'turn your Islamic centers and mosques into voter registration centers.'

Could the Muslim vote swing the US election?

Arab-Americans continue anti-IDF costume crusade

Arab groups, including Hamas-linked CAIR, want to erase IDF Halloween costume from the internet because 'IDF is abusing Palestinians.'

Arab-Americans continue anti-IDF costume crusade

CAIR Gets Involved in Arabic Pledge of Allegiance

Group closely tied to Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas criticizes uproar and apology after school has pledge of allegiance read in Arabic.

CAIR Gets Involved in Arabic Pledge of Allegiance

US Senate Candidate Terror Ties Won't Go Away

US Senate Candidate Terror Ties Won't Go Away

CAIR's Anti-Memorial Day Tweets Anger American Muslims

Officials with the Council on American-Islamic Relations question whether to honor U.S. troops, angering American Muslims.

CAIR's Anti-Memorial Day Tweets Anger American Muslims

Controversial Bus Ads Compare Islam with Nazism

Washington, DC Metro features ads urging US to 'stop funding racism' - prompting debate about free speech.

Controversial Bus Ads Compare Islam with Nazism

Hamas-Linked Group Sends Jews Condolences

CAIR condemns 'extremist ideologies' behind Kansas shooting of Jewish facilities; President Obama is 'heartbroken'.

Hamas-Linked Group Sends Jews Condolences

Muslims Complain, U.S. Network Cancels Controversial Pilot

ABC Family cancels a pilot for a new series which depicted an American girl who was kidnapped by her Saudi relatives.

Muslims Complain, U.S. Network Cancels Controversial Pilot

Arutz Sheva Interview

Former FBI Agent Says Leading Muslim Group a 'Hamas Front'

Former FBI counterrorism expert calls on Americans to pressure gov't to shut down Council on American-Islamic Relations.

Former FBI Agent Says Leading Muslim Group a 'Hamas Front'

CAIR Member Seeks Seat on New York City Council

Zead Ramadan, head of the New York branch of Hamas-affiliated CAIR, to run against Jew for seat on New York City Council.

CAIR Member Seeks Seat on New York City Council

'What's Wrong' with California Representative Lois Capps?

Lois Capps has one of the most extreme anti-Israel records in the U.S. Congress, says the Emergency Committee for Israel.

'What's Wrong' with California Representative Lois Capps?

US Holding 'Hundreds' of Meetings with Jihad-Linked Group

President Barack Obama’s deputies are reportedly holding “hundreds” of closed-door meetings with a jihad-linked lobbying group.

US Holding 'Hundreds' of Meetings with Jihad-Linked Group

Best Buy Link to Hamas? Boycott Petition Breaks 10,000

An online petition to boycott the US-based Best Buy chain alleging the electronics store has ties to Hamas has passed the 10,000 mark.

Best Buy Link to Hamas? Boycott Petition Breaks 10,000

'Best Buy': Electronics and Hamas

Best Buy is a “Platinum Sponsor” of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), an organization with links to Hamas.

'Best Buy': Electronics and Hamas

Video on Gingrich: ‘Yes’ to Muslim President but ‘No’ to Sharia

Gingrich says he would have no problem with a Muslim as president if he rejects Sharia law. US Muslims in uproar: Gingrich a bigot.

Video on Gingrich: ‘Yes’ to Muslim President but ‘No’ to Sharia

Obama Pulls Terror Training Manuals Referencing Islam

The US has pulled terrorism manuals referencing Islam following complaints from terror-linked advocacy groups.

Obama Pulls Terror Training Manuals Referencing Islam

CAIR Honoring 'Jews-Should-Go-to-Germany' Helen Thomas

White House reporter who resigned after Jew-hating remarks will receive lifetime achievement award from Arab lobby.

CAIR Honoring 'Jews-Should-Go-to-Germany' Helen Thomas

'Run, Hadji, Run' Fireworks Blows Up in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin, US fireworks retailer is pulling a firework off its shelves after Muslim activists decried the product as "derogatory".

'Run, Hadji, Run' Fireworks Blows Up in Wisconsin