CAIR-CA Co-Sponsors Bill to Recognize Eid as a California State Holiday
CAIR-CA co-sponsors Assembly Bill 2017, which would recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state holidays and excuse student absences.
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Defend Civil Rights Across Greater
Defend Civil Rights Across Greater
Los Angeles
From employment discrimination and hate crimes to immigration cases, CAIR-LA fights for justice.
30
Years of Service
3,000+
Immigration Cases
1,000+
Civil Rights Cases
- Free legal services & advocacy since 1996
This data captures the combined impact of CAIR California
- Free legal services & advocacy since 1996
CAIR-LA
Defending civil rights since 1996
Who We Are
A Trusted Resource for Justice Since 1996
Rooted in the Greater Los Angeles Muslim community, CAIR-LA provides legal services, advocacy, community education, and media outreach for people across Southern California facing discrimination, hate, and immigration challenges.
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Protecting civil and immigrants’ rights through legal representation, advocacy, and education.
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Advancing justice through legislative advocacy, civic engagement, coalition building, and public testimony.
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Empowering communities through youth leadership programs, Know Your Rights workshops, trainings, and outreach.
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Challenging harmful stereotypes and promoting accurate, informed coverage of Islam, Muslims, and civil rights issues.
Statewide Impact
Our Impact by the Numbers
Reflecting the collective impact of CAIR California across all of our regional offices statewide.
4,600+
Legal Intakes
325+
Government Meetings
500+
Media Interviews
1,400+
Outreach Engagements & Workshops
Some of the cases
we take on.
Employment Discrimination
Workplace hostility, retaliation, wrongful termination, and denial of religious accommodations.
Hate Crime
Bias-motivated vandalism, threats, violence, and harassment targeting individuals or places of worship.
Immigration
Asylum, family petitions, naturalization, and visas for survivors of trafficking and abuse.
FBI & Law Enforcement
Helping community members understand and exercise their rights during questioning.
Hate Incident
Bias-motivated actions that may not qualify as crimes, such as verbal harassment or distributing hateful flyers.
Public Accommodation
Defending equal access to public spaces like restaurants and shops.
Travel & Border Issues
Border delays, secondary screening, and mistreatment by TSA or airline personnel.
Immigration
Asylum, family petitions, naturalization, and visas for survivors of trafficking and abuse.
Sami Hamdi
British journalist · Held 18 days in ICE detention
How We Help
Deportation defense in action.
This is exactly the kind of crackdown that is escalating right now. Journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport, midway through a U.S. speaking tour. His visa had been revoked without cause and without prior notice, and the only allegation against him was a visa overstay. No criminal charges were ever filed.
For more than two weeks, Sami sat in an ICE cell. CAIR-CA's legal team, alongside co-counsel at the HMA Law Firm and the Muslim Legal Fund of America, challenged his detention. A federal judge recognized the serious First Amendment concerns and blocked ICE from transferring him out of California. He was released after 18 days, with no order of removal and no bar to returning.
For more than two weeks, Sami sat in an ICE cell. CAIR-CA's legal team challenged his detention. A federal judge recognized serious First Amendment concerns and blocked ICE from transferring him out of California. He was released after 18 days, with no order of removal and no bar to returning.
“It is this simple: Sami never should have spent a single night in an ICE cell. His only real ‘offense’ was speaking clearly about Israel's genocidal war crimes against Palestinians.”
Hussam Ayloush, CEO, CAIR California
What People Say
Trusted by the people we serve.
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Thanks to CAIR-LA, after 12 years of separation, my family has finally been reunited. One of the attorneys, Amina, has been truly amazing and helped me a lot.
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I had a great experience with this organization. They are amazing people and very helpful. Big thanks to attorneys Issac and Lamia, I appreciate your help.
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A wonderful organization with excellent quality of service and kindness. The people working there are always friendly and willing to help.
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Your support keeps help within reach
For more than three decades, CAIR-LA has helped people understand their rights, navigate difficult systems, and push back against discrimination.
Your gift helps keep that work accessible to those who need it. Every donation helps us respond quickly, protect families, and defend civil rights across Greater Los Angeles.
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In the News
Recent CAIR-LA wins & advocacy.
CAIR-CA, HMA Law Firm and MLFA Announce Journalist Sami Hamdi Released from ICE Detention
After 18 days in ICE custody, journalist Sami Hamdi is released following CAIR's legal intervention in federal court.
CAIR-LA Welcomes Release of Iranian Client After Federal Court Grants TRO Against Unlawful ICE Detention
A federal court grants a temporary restraining order, securing the release of CAIR-LA's client from unlawful ICE detention.
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Yes. CAIR-CA is a federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our EIN is 77-0411194, and your donation is tax deductible. You'll receive a receipt by email after donating.
Your gift helps CAIR-LA provide legal services, advocacy, and community education to those targeted by discrimination, hate, and civil rights violations across Greater Los Angeles.
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