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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
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) – … Read More
CAIR-SV/CC Calls for Hate Crime Charge in Truck Attack at Fresno Palestine Support Rally
The Council on American Islamic Relations Sacramento Valley/Central California (CAIR-SV/CC) is deeply concerned about recent incidents that occurred at a pro-Palestine rally in Fresno this … Read More
CAIR-CA, PARTNERS MEET WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DISCUSS RISE OF ISLAMOPHOBIA AND HATE INCIDENTS IN CALIFORNIA
(SAN DIEGO, CA– 10/20/2023) – The California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) met with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and representatives from the newly formed San … Read More
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
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
Help pass the Afghan Adjustment Act!
This is urgent. Afghan allies need our help to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act. When U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan two years ago, tens of … Read More
Welcome Corps
Welcome Corps is a very exciting program that was just rolled out earlier this year. As it grows, day-to-day Americans will be able to supplement … Read More
Over 100 CA Muslim Organizations Publish Joint Open Letter to Governor Newsom and Congressional Officials Urging Support for Ceasefire in Gaza
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) – … Read More
CAIR-SV/CC Calls for Hate Crime Charge in Truck Attack at Fresno Palestine Support Rally
The Council on American Islamic Relations Sacramento Valley/Central California (CAIR-SV/CC) is deeply concerned about recent incidents that occurred at a pro-Palestine rally in Fresno this … Read More
CAIR-CA, PARTNERS MEET WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DISCUSS RISE OF ISLAMOPHOBIA AND HATE INCIDENTS IN CALIFORNIA
(SAN DIEGO, CA– 10/20/2023) – The California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) met with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and representatives from the newly formed San … Read More
Jewish and Muslim Organizations Condemn LA County School Districts’ Biased Political Statements in Support of Israel
The organizations also called on elected officials to meet with human rights advocates to gain a deeper and more balanced perspective. The Greater Los Angeles … Read More
Afghan couple’s escape highlights risks facing professional women
By Deepa Fernandes (Article link here: Afghan couple’s escape highlights risks facing professional women) Stephen Lam / The Chronicle Attorney Layli Shirani represents an Afghan … Read More
California appoints first Muslim chaplain to legislature
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also lauded Khan’s appointment as “historic.” “We thank Speaker Rendon for this historic appointment and … Read More
California has appointed its first ever Muslim chaplain to the state legislature
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) celebrated Khan’s appointment, and applauded Rendon for “sending a message” that California leaders are paying … Read More
What We Do
Outreach & Education
CAIR aims to build and expand bridges of understanding between the American Muslim community and the community at large using a two-pronged approach. The first, … 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
Civic Engagement
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 … Learn More
Legal Services
Civil rights advocacy remains at the center of CAIR’s work. CAIR has served more than 25,000 victims of discrimination since its founding. Our California offices … Learn More
Our Campaigns
CAIR-CA Palestine Response Toolkit
How You Can Help the People of Palestine Right Now The CAIR-CA staff and board express their heartfelt condolences and mourn with the families who … Learn More
#NoPVEinCA
We’re part of a coalition of groups fighting the so-called Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) and Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) programs -counterterrorism programs based on the false assumption that certain … Learn More
#NoMuslimBanEver
The #NoMuslimBanEver campaign is being organized and led by Asian Americans Advancing Justice–Asian Law Caucus, Council of American-Islamic Relations’ San Francisco Bay Area chapter, MPower … Learn More
Know Your Rights
Since its establishment in 1994, CAIR has been safeguarding the civil liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. CAIR staff has crafted resources that can … Learn More
Bystander Intervention Training
Bystander Intervention Training helps teach how to safely de-escalate instances of harassment or assault in our community. Let’s build a safe and strong California! Read … Learn More
Immigrants’ Right Center
We offer low-cost or pro bono legal assistance for a variety of immigration needs. Our office will assist individuals with citizenship applications, adjustment of status, … Learn More
