What types of legal cases do you help with?
Civil rights and immigration cases. See a full list of what we offer here.
Whom do you accept as clients?
We accept anyone whose case falls into our civil rights or immigration case parameters, which can be found through the link above, and who lives in our coverage area (see below). Many of our clients are from the Muslim community, but we help anyone in need!
How do I get help from your legal departments?
Please fill out our “Report Incident” forms: for civil rights or immigration help. The form goes directly to our attorneys, who will call you back ASAP. We do not take walk-ins.
What other services do you offer?
We offer Know Your Rights Clinics, Bystander Intervention Trainings, Free Immigration Law Clinics, Naturalization Fairs and other workshops. You can sign up/request one here. We also have our Annual Banquets, Muslim Day at the Capitol, Muslim Youth Leadership Program, Muslim Gamechangers Network, volunteer/intern social justice and advocacy projects, and more! Read more here. We also takes part in various campaigns; find out more here.
What regions do you cover?
We cover the Greater Los Angeles region. We cover everything from Bakersfield down to the Orange County/San Diego County border going south; and from the Pacific Ocean to the California border going east.
How can I stay up to date on CAIR-LA’s events and programs?
Sign up for our newsletter here.
Are donations to CAIR-LA Zakat-eligible and tax-deductible?
Yes! See click the image to watch a message from Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi:
The Qur’an says about the expenditure of Zakat funds:
“Alms are for the poor and the needy, and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled (to Truth); for those in bondage and in debt; in the cause of Allah; and for the wayfarer: (thus is it) ordained by Allah, and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.” (Al-Tawbah 9:60)
Thus there are eight areas mentioned where Zakat money can be used:
The poor, the needy, those employed for zakat collection, those whose hearts are to be reconciled to Islam, those who want to free the slaves, debtors, those in the path of Allah, and travelers (rendered helpless).
CAIR is a well-known Muslim organization in America. Its mission statement says that its purpose is “to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.” CAIR has been working for many years with this mission. It is dedicated to serve the cause of Islam and defend the rights of Muslim Americans. Therefore, its work comes in the category of ‘fi sabil Allah’ or the Path of Allah. This is a Qur’anic term that primarily means ‘the struggle to defend Islam and Muslims.’
As a dedicated organization to defend the rights of Muslims and to promote better understanding of Islam, CAIR is indeed eligible to receive part of the Zakat funds for its programs and services. We urge Muslims in America to support this organization through their donations, general charity, and through their Zakat. We pray that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala continues to guide its workers to carry on CAIR’s mission with sincerity, patience, and prudence.
Wassalam,
Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi
Chairman
Fiqh Council of North America
Your zakat or sadaqa gift of $5,000, $1,000, $500, $250, $100, or any amount will be safeguarding the liberties of Muslims and other Americans.
For more information, call 714-776-1847 or email us at info@losangeles.cair.com!