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Your Right to Religious Accommodation this Ramadan

Know Your Rights at Work and School This Ramadan This Ramadan, we want to provide our community with all the information they will need regarding … Read More

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TPS for Yemen Re-Registration Deadline

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen for 18 months through September 3, 2024. Current TPS beneficiaries from … Read More

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Senator Cortese to Introduce Legislation on Religious Accommodations in Correctional and Detention Facilities

WHAT: On Feb. 6, Senator Dave Cortese’s office will hold a press conference announcing a bill authored by himself and sponsored by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, … Read More

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Rights Advocates Laud Victory of Grassroots Opposition to Killer Robots

San Francisco supervisors reversed a decision to authorize lethal force by police robots last week, following an outcry that highlighted the racial inequity, potential for … Read More

Your Right to Religious Accommodation this Ramadan

Know Your Rights at Work and School This Ramadan This Ramadan, we want to provide our community with all the information they will need regarding … Read More

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TPS for Yemen Re-Registration Deadline

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen for 18 months through September 3, 2024. Current TPS beneficiaries from … Read More

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Senator Cortese to Introduce Legislation on Religious Accommodations in Correctional and Detention Facilities

WHAT: On Feb. 6, Senator Dave Cortese’s office will hold a press conference announcing a bill authored by himself and sponsored by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, … Read More

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Rights Advocates Laud Victory of Grassroots Opposition to Killer Robots

San Francisco supervisors reversed a decision to authorize lethal force by police robots last week, following an outcry that highlighted the racial inequity, potential for … Read More

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MCA and CAIR-SFBA to Host a Forum for Santa Clara Mayoral and Council Candidates

The Muslim Community Association (MCA) and Council on American-Islamic Relations, San Francisco Bay Area office (CAIR-SFBA) is hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum tonight for the … Read More

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Joint Statement from Council Member Sylvia Arenas, CAIR-SFBA & Evergreen Islamic Center

It is vital that San Jose elected leaders and our regional American Muslim community leaders continue to work together with close communication and learn from … Read More

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CAIR-SFBA to Host Candidate Forums for Congressional District 15 and Assembly District 20

The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) is hosting two candidate forums this week for the races of Congressional … Read More

CAIR-SFBA Welcomes FBI Investigation, Condemns Targeting of Muslim Woman by Southwest Airlines Passenger

The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) today welcomed the FBI investigation into an alleged assault targeting a Bay Area woman … Read More

Supes advance police spying bill

The Board of Supes Rules Committee Monday approved 2-1 a complex plan for police surveillance using private cameras—a proposal that the ACLU, the San Francisco … Read More

Oakland committee tentatively rejects license plate readers

The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Tuesday tentatively rejected Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong’s bid for the continued use of automated license plate readers to … Read More

Biden’s loan forgiveness plan to heavily impact Black borrowers

President Joe Biden’s plans to cancel student loans will particularly impact Black Americans, who carry much of the burden of student loan debt. “The burden … Read More

Santa Clara County Honors Muslims

Santa Clara County boasts a thriving Muslim community of more than 60,000 residents and has been credited with playing a vital role in the community, … Read More

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Outreach & Education

CAIR seeks to educate American Muslims about their rights so that they may fully engage in all aspects of civic life. CAIR also works with … 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 … Learn More

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