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CAIR-CA Report: More than Half of California Muslim Students Targeted by Faith-Based Bullying

Civil rights group's survey of 600+ Muslim students shows bullying at rate twice as high as the national average (ANAHEIM, CA, 10/30/15) – The California chapter of the … Read More

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CAIR-LA Files Suit against U.S. for Use of Excessive Force by Customs and Border Protection

(ANAHEIM, 10/15/15) – On Friday October 9, 2015 the Greater Los Angeles Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) filed a lawsuit on behalf of … Read More

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CAIR Asks Mosques Nationwide to Take Added Safety Measures Prior to Anti-Islam Rallies October 10

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged Muslim community leaders to consider instituting additional safety … Read More

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Hajj Travel Advisory 2015

The opportunity to participate in Hajj is both a blessing and privilege. For those participating in Hajj this year, we pray that it will be … Read More

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CAIR-CA Published 2015 Civil Rights Report

Reported California Anti-Muslim Bias Incidents Doubled Between 2013 and 2014 (ANAHEIM, CA, 7/2/2015) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-California) today published … Read More

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Know Your Rights In The Workplace This Ramadan

From the Civil Rights Desk Assalamu' Alaikum:   In preparation for Ramadan, CAIR-LA has prepared this short guide on your civil rights in the workplace … Read More

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CAIR-LA IRC Offers Legal Assistance with Extended TPS for Somalis

On June 1st, 2015, the Secretary of Homeland Security extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis. In light of the application deadline and to encourage eligible … Read More

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CAIR-LA Seeks ‘Transparent’ Probe of LBPD Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Student

(ANAHEIM, CA, 6/1/15) – The Greater Los Angeles office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today called for a “fully transparent” investigation of the recent fatal shooting … Read More

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ALERT: Reminder of Legal Rights if Approached by FBI

Considering the recent increase in FBI visits reported to our office, it is important that Muslims understand their rights when visited by law enforcement at … Read More

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CAIR-LA to Monitor Arrest of Two Anaheim Men, Reiterates Rejection of Extremism

(ANAHEIM, CA, 5/22/2015) — The Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today said that it will monitor a case in … Read More