Video: CAIR Says Dixon, CA, Official Owes Community a Public Apology for Islamophobic Comments
Watch the CBS San Francisco (KPIX) newcast here.
Mayor’s Comments On Islam Spark New Controversy In Dixon
A message that the town of Dixon welcomes all people didn’t sit well with its mayor, whose remarks have drawn the second backlash against the … Read More
Opinion: To prevent more Stephon Clarks, pass AB 931
“No one should ever lose a son like that.” That was my initial feeling and my continual belief in the aftermath of the darkest day … Read More
Calls for change after 2 Sikh men attacked in NorCal
“So, it’s because they look different,” said Basim Elkarra, of the Council of American-Islamic Relations Sacramento Valley. “They’re brown. They’re people of color, and so … Read More
Police chief’s son arrested for assault on septuagenarian Sikh man in California
Read CAIR-SV Executive Director Basim Elkarra’s comments in the Times of India here.
Police chief’s son booked for attack on Sikh man in US
“We stand in solidarity with the Sikh community against the bigotry and racism that fuels hate crimes like this one nationwide,” CAIR-Sacramento Valley’s executive director Basim … Read More
ISLAMOPHOBIC INCIDENTS IN CALIFORNIA HAVE SKYROCKETED UNDER TRUMP
“We are seeing Muslims being delayed for no good reason and Muslims unable to print their boarding passes at home,” says Saad Sweilem, CAIR California’s … Read More
Hate crimes in Sacramento County have increased by 66 percent since 2014
A total of 25 hate crimes were reported by law enforcement in Sacramento County last year, according to a report released this week by the state Department … Read More
Muslim ban 3.0 driven by fear and hatred. It must be dismantled
CAIR-SV Executive Director Basim Elkarra lends his voice to this op-ed. Read more from this article in The Fresno Bee here.
CA Senate Public Safety Committee Passes of Bill Restricting Use of Force
About 30 minutes of the hearing was taken up by testimony from people supporting AB 931. Several people who gave testimony were family members of … Read More
