CAIR-CA Welcomes Passage of Anti-Muslim Registry Bill, Immigrant's Rights Bill by State Senate
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 … Read More
Community Groups Celebrate the Signing of San Francisco Anti-Registry Ordinance Into Law
Today, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee hosted a ceremony to celebrate the signing of the San Francisco Anti-Registry (“Non-Cooperation with Identity- Based Registry”) Ordinance into … Read More
Oakland Privacy Commission Unanimously Endorses New Law Protecting Against FBI Overreach
Oakland Police Department Conveys Its Strong Support Yesterday evening, Oakland took the first step towards enacting a powerful law that would require the Oakland police … Read More
Good News: SFPD Suspends Participation in the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus (ALC), the Council on American-Islamic-Relations, San Francisco Bay Area Office (CAIR-SFBA), the National Lawyer Guild San Francisco Bay Area … Read More
Civil Rights and Community Groups to Denounce 'Muslim Ban' Executive Orders
Press Conference: January 26 CONTACT: CAIR-SFBA Executive Director Zahra Billoo, 626.252.0885; Elica Vafaie, National Security & Civil Rights Staff Attorney, 415.848.7711; AROC Executive Director Lara … Read More
Bay Area Sanctuary City Resolutions
In response to the election of Donald Trump, several Bay Area cities and counties passed Resolutions to reaffirm their support for community members at risk … Read More
Urge State Lawmakers to Support Critical Civil Rights Protections for all Californians
With the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Trump, advocates across California are working proactively to protect our civil liberties. Senior Members of the State Legislative Assembly … Read More
Action Alert: CAIR Opposes Confirmation of Sen. Sessions as Attorney General
Muslim civil rights group urges senate committee to question AG nominee on anti-Muslim remarks, associations with hate groups, respect for civil rights The Council on … Read More
CAIR Welcomes President Obama's Decision to End Dormant NSEERS Tracking Program
Civil rights group pledges to challenge any Trump administration attempts to revive Muslim registry The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil … Read More
OUSD Board Passes Post-Election Resolution to Support ALL Students, Families, & Staff
Community-Based Coalition Demanded Resolution to Assure Immigrant and Muslim Students: OUSD Schools Are Safe Spaces Oakland, CA: Wednesday evening the OUSD Board of Education passed … Read More