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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 … Learn More

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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

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