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CAIR-LA Condemns Alleged Hate Crime Against Palestine Supporters in Laguna Beach, Calls for Investigation into Police Misconduct   

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 11/28/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned an alleged hate crime against … Read More

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Over 100 CA Muslim Organizations Publish Joint Open Letter to Governor Newsom and Congressional Officials Urging Support for Ceasefire in Gaza

(SACRAMENTO, CA – 11/21/2023) – The California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with more than 100 Muslim community organizations, today sent … Read More

CAIR-LA Denounces OCHRC Commissioners Who Voted Against Resolution Condemning Islamophobia, Thanks Commission for Addressing Hate in Orange County 

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 11/20/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today denounced Commissioner Rabbi Richard Steinberg and … Read More

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CAIR-LA Celebrates Kaoud Family’s Safe Return From Gaza, Continues To Call for an Immediate Ceasefire

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 11/20/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today celebrated the safe return of six … Read More

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Help Save the Children of Gaza

In these trying times, our commitment to justice, fairness, and equality is stronger than ever. The past few weeks have been a stark reminder of … Read More

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How To Respond When Your School or Employer Releases a Biased Statement About Israel and Palestine

In the wake of Israel’s recent assault on Gaza, many schools and universities have recently released one-sided statements of support for Israel that have been … Read More

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Know Your Rights: Guide To Protesting & Community Safety

Protesting is an important way to exercise your right to free speech and to make your voice heard on issues of importance to you. However, … Read More

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The DHS Just Extended Temporary Protected Status for Afghan Nationals

What’s Happening On Thursday, Sept. 21, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to extend the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for … Read More

CAIR-LA Condemns Alleged Hate Crime Against Palestine Supporters in Laguna Beach, Calls for Investigation into Police Misconduct   

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 11/28/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned an alleged hate crime against … Read More

Gov. Gavin Newsom

Over 100 CA Muslim Organizations Publish Joint Open Letter to Governor Newsom and Congressional Officials Urging Support for Ceasefire in Gaza

(SACRAMENTO, CA – 11/21/2023) – The California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), along with more than 100 Muslim community organizations, today sent … Read More

CAIR-LA Denounces OCHRC Commissioners Who Voted Against Resolution Condemning Islamophobia, Thanks Commission for Addressing Hate in Orange County 

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 11/20/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today denounced Commissioner Rabbi Richard Steinberg and … Read More

Kaoud family

CAIR-LA Celebrates Kaoud Family’s Safe Return From Gaza, Continues To Call for an Immediate Ceasefire

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 11/20/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today celebrated the safe return of six … Read More

CAIR-CA Welcomes President Biden’s Day-One Termination Of Muslim And African Bans, Other Executive Orders

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed President Joe Biden’s announced termination — on his first day in office — … Read More

CAIR-LA Calls for Hate Crime Investigation After Religious Leader Allegedly Assaulted, Called “Dirty Arab”

(LOS ANGELES, CA – 11/18/2020) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today decried an alleged hate crime … Read More

Officers Removed Woman’s Hijab Without Permission During Public Hearing About Police Shooting, Lawsuit Alleges

By Meghan Roos, Newsweek A lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) alleges officers handcuffed and forcibly removed a woman’s hijab while she … Read More

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Muslim voters want more than ‘just a seat’ at the table from President-elect Joe Biden

By Sarah Parvini, The Los Angeles Times In the lead-up to the midterm election two years ago, Sara Deen noticed that many fellow Muslims in … Read More

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Outreach & Education

CAIR seeks to educate American Muslims about their rights so that they may fully engage in all aspects of civic life. CAIR also works with … Learn More

Youth Empowerment

CAIR has always believed that in order to secure a brighter future for our communities, investments must be made in providing our youth with the tools … Learn More

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Through various programs, CAIR facilitates opportunities to engage with government bodies, to influence public policy by meeting with elected officials and to advocate for legislation that aims … Learn More

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Civil rights advocacy remains at the center of CAIR-LA’s work. CAIR has served more than 25,000 victims of discrimination since its founding. Our California offices … Learn More

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