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CAIR California 2017 Legislative Update
July 14, 2017
Thank you all for spending a successful Ramadan with us. To continue our campaign of “Reawakening the Spirit of Justice,” CAIR California would like to update the community on state...
Information on Muslim Ban
June 29, 2017
On June 26, 2017, the Supreme Court partially changed the lower courts’ decisions on the Muslim Ban 2.0 cases. Here is CAIR-LA's community advisory on the Supreme Court's Decision. Below...
Lawyers Heading Back to LAX to Aid Travelers Caught in Reinstated Ban
Dear Community Members, In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to partially reinstate the Trump administration’s Muslim travel ban, attorneys from Greater Los Angeles office of the Council on American-Islamic...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lawyers Heading Back to LAX to Aid Travelers Caught in Reinstated Ban
(ANAHEIM, CA, 06/26/17) – Due to the recent announcement that the Muslim Travel Ban will not go into affect until 5 pm PST on Thursday, June 29, the attorneys will be at LAX beginning...
Civil Rights
Information on Muslim Ban
On June 26, 2017, the Supreme Court partially changed the lower courts’ decisions on the Muslim Ban 2.0 cases. Here is CAIR-LA's community advisory on the Supreme Court's Decision. Below...
Lawyers Heading Back to LAX to Aid Travelers Caught in Reinstated Ban
Dear Community Members, In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to partially reinstate the Trump administration’s Muslim travel ban, attorneys from Greater Los Angeles office of the Council on American-Islamic...
Travel
June 28, 2017
If you have questions about Muslim Ban 2.0, please review this advisory from CAIR-LA If you or someone you know is seeking legal assistance with travel, please provide the details of...
CAIR-LA Advisory on the Supreme Court’s Decision on Muslim Ban 2.0
June 27, 2017
Court Summary On June 26, 2017, the Supreme Court partially changed the lower courts’ decisions on the Muslim Ban 2.0 cases. The Supreme Court did three main things: Full Case:...
Government
CAIR California 2017 Legislative Update
July 14, 2017
Thank you all for spending a successful Ramadan with us. To continue our campaign of “Reawakening the Spirit of Justice,” CAIR California would like to update the community on state...
Growth in Advocacy: Reflecting on the First 100 Days
April 29, 2017
Assalamu Alaikum, The past 100 days have challenged Muslims in America in an unprecedented way. The current administration’s policies and statements have left each of us with a sense...
Almost 800 CA Muslims, Officials & Allies Participate In CAIR-CA’s 6th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol
April 26, 2017
(ANAHEIM, CA, 04/26/17) – This past Monday, April 24, the California Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) hosted the 6th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) in Sacramento. Almost 800...
CAIR-CA: 700+ to Take Part in California ‘Muslim Day at the Capitol’ on April 24
April 21, 2017
(ANAHEIM, CA, 4/21/17) – On Monday, April 24, the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) will host its 6th annual “Muslim Day at the Capitol” (MDAC) in Sacramento, with...
In the News
CAIR-LA’s Press Conference with Local Interfaith and Civil Rights on Trump’s Executive Orders
February 1, 2017
(ANAHEIM, CA, 1/30/17) – Today, the greater Los Angeles area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) hosted a press conference in partnership with the Southern California civil rights and interfaith communities, in...
Media Coverage of Hate Letters Sent to CA Mosques
November 29, 2016
This past weekend, The Greater Los Angeles Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) called for stepped-up police protection of local mosques after an anti-Muslim, hate-filled letter supporting President-elect Donald...
NBC 4 News: CAIR-LA Rep Says Olympic Athlete Ibtihaj Muhammad Inspires Muslim Women
August 9, 2016
NBC 4 News: CAIR-LA Communications Coordinator Ojaala Ahmad says Olympic Athlete Ibtihaj Muhammad (who made history for being the first hijab-observing woman to represent the U.S. in the Olympics) inspires...
News Coverage of Los Osos High School Student, Bayan Zehlif, Smeared as “Isis” in Yearbook
May 10, 2016
On Sunday May 8th, CAIR-LA released a statement titled, "CAIR-LA Concerned About Saftey of Muslim Student Smeared as 'Isis' in H.S. Yearbook" expressing concern about the safety of a Muslim...