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CAIR-CA Welcomes 4th Circuit’s Ruling Against “Muslim Ban”
May 25, 2017
The California Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a ruling by a full panel of 13 judges...
CAIR Responds to President Trump’s Speech on Islam, Calls for ‘New Policies and Concrete Actions’
May 21, 2017
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today responded to President Trump’s speech broadcast this morning from Saudi Arabia seeking to reset...
Civil Rights, Community Organizations File ‘Muslim Ban’ Amicus Brief in 4th Circuit
May 8, 2017
A group of organizations serving the Muslim community filed an amicus (friend of the court) brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on the government’s attempt...
FREE SF Coalition Hails Ruling Blocking Trump’s Sanctuary Order
April 27, 2017
San Francisco – Today, in response to the federal district court ruling which affirmed the Trump administration cannot pull funding from sanctuary cities, the FREE SF coalition, including Asian Law...
Civil Rights
From the Civil Rights Desk
March 29, 2017
The Civil Rights Department at CAIR-SFBA knew Donald Trump would have a tumultuous first week, but I don’t think anyone anticipated it would be to this level. After nearly a...
Traveling for the Holidays?
December 23, 2016
Know Your Rights at the Border & at Airports When planning your holiday travel, or any other travel, be sure to check all DHS – TSA regulations and rules on...
Protecting Civil Liberties In a Trump Presidency
December 20, 2016
Assalamu Alaikum. As 2016 comes to a close, our team is reflecting on the challenges you helped us tackle in this divisive election year and planning for the future. This...
From the Civil Rights Desk
December 16, 2016
Did anyone else feel like they were hit by a speeding train this past November? For many American Muslims in the Bay Area, that’s exactly what it felt like. The...
Government
CAIR Responds to President Trump’s Speech on Islam, Calls for ‘New Policies and Concrete Actions’
May 21, 2017
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today responded to President Trump’s speech broadcast this morning from Saudi Arabia seeking to reset...
FREE SF Coalition Hails Ruling Blocking Trump’s Sanctuary Order
April 27, 2017
San Francisco – Today, in response to the federal district court ruling which affirmed the Trump administration cannot pull funding from sanctuary cities, the FREE SF coalition, including Asian Law...
700+ to Take Part in California ‘Muslim Day at the Capitol’ on April 24
April 24, 2017
On Monday, April 24, the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) will host its 6th annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) in Sacramento, with more than...
CAIR-CA Welcomes Passage of Anti-Muslim Registry Bill, Immigrant’s Rights Bill by State Senate
April 5, 2017
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic-Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the passage of the California Religious Freedom Act (SB 31)...
In the News
Immigrant Rights Groups Rally For California Protection
December 19, 2016
Trump has indicated his immigration policy will be extreme. Among other things, Trump has called for a wall to be built along the Mexican border, the deportation of millions of...
San Jose residents to Muslims: you belong here
December 2, 2016
“After the election I’ve felt a strong need to stand up for all the members of our community, not just for the people that are exactly like me,” said Erica...
Police investigating hate-filled letter sent to South Bay Islamic center
November 25, 2016
Officers were dispatched to the Evergreen Islamic Center on Ruby Avenue at 7:10 p.m. Thursday on report of suspicious circumstances surrounding the letter. The San Jose Police Department’s assault unit,...
San Francisco’s Japantown holds vigil against hate, concern about Muslim registry
November 22, 2016
People came together in San Francisco’s Japantown on Tuesday night to hold a vigil against hate. It comes after divisive rhetoric that was used during the presidential campaign and after...