No minority community should be subject to this much difficulty. Muslims are asking for nothing more but fair treatment.
The decision raises significant concerns regarding religious freedom, equal treatment, and the protections afforded under the Constitution and New Jersey’s antidiscrimination laws.
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CAIR-NJ said it joined AALDEF and a law firm at a press conference announcing a federal lawsuit challenging Marlboro Township’s denial of a mosque; CAIR-NJ said it denounced the zoning board’s decision and said it supports Muslim communities’ rights to establish houses of worship.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-NJ Supports Marlboro Muslim Community’s Federal Lawsuit To Build Mosque, statement, September 29, 2026, cair.com.
The proposal would solve no problem, it duplicates existing Arizona law, and it would expose the Town to serious constitutional and financial risk…
Sharia, an Arabic word which means ‘the way,’ refers to the rules that Muslims follow. It is a broad religious framework that guides personal practices such as prayer, fasting, charity, marriage ethics, and moral living.
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CAIR-AZ said in a letter to the Fountain Hills Town Council that a proposed "Florida-style" ban targeting sharia law is unconstitutional, duplicates Arizona law, and would expose the town to legal and financial risk; CAIR-AZ said it is prepared to pursue legal remedies if the town advances such an ordinance.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-AZ Urges Fountain Hills Town Council to Reject Unconstitutional Anti-Islam Proposal Targeting ‘Sharia Law’, statement, September 23, 2026, cair.com.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CAIR said it plans to hold a panel titled “Democracy vs. Fascism: The Fight to Save Free Speech, Religious Freedom, Voting Access and Immigrant Rights” at its CAIRCon National Policy Conference on September 12. CAIR listed speakers including a mayor and a state delegate, and named its moderator and other participants, CAIR said.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIRCon 2026 Panel: Democracy vs. Fascism: The Fight to Save Free Speech, Religious Freedom, Voting Access and Immigrant Rights, statement, September 3, 2026, cair.com.
Elected officials hold a sworn duty to represent, serve, and protect all constituents regardless of their faith or background.
The HRC agreed to draft a formal resolution of displeasure to be submitted to the Quincy City Council, with a vote set for October 6.
Summary
CAIR said it expressed full support for the Quincy Human Rights Commission after the commission decided to draft a formal resolution demanding accountability for a Quincy alderman's alleged anti-Muslim social media activity. CAIR said it urged the Quincy City Council to hold the alderman fully accountable and commended the commission's stance.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR, CAIR-Chicago Back Quincy Human Rights Commission Resolution Seeking Accountability for Illinois Alderman’s Anti-Muslim Posts, statement, September 4, 2026, cair.com.
CAIR recently said it has documented 17 incidents targeting Islamic places of worship in May, June, and July to date.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CAIR said its North Carolina office will hold an interfaith press conference in Mooresville on September 8 to respond to a hate campaign targeting the Islamic Center of Lake Norman and the local Muslim community. CAIR said it documented 17 incidents targeting Islamic places of worship in May to July to date.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR North Carolina to Hold Interfaith Press Conference in Response to Anti-Muslim Hate Directed at Mooresville Mosque Project, statement, September 4, 2026, cair.com.
We can build a San Diego where Muslim families can worship without fear, where Muslim children feel safe at school, and where every resident knows that their city will stand with them when they are targeted because of who they are
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CAIR-San Diego said the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution establishing a working definition of Islamophobia as an educational tool to help the city recognize, address, and prevent anti-Muslim hate. CAIR-San Diego said the resolution is believed to be the first in San Diego, first in California, and third nationally.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-San Diego Welcomes San Diego City Council Unanimous Adoption of Islamophobia Definition, statement, September 16, 2026, cair.com.
The South Kingstown Town Council passed the resolution on Monday night following an incident on August 25, 2026, in which anti-Islam banners carrying messages were flown by aircraft over local beaches along the South County coast.
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CAIR said it welcomed the South Kingstown Town Council’s approval of the "Hate Has No Place Resolution," which the release says reaffirms First Amendment protections for religious freedom and rejects discriminatory messaging targeting Muslim community members.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Welcomes Rhode Island Resolution Rejecting Anti-Islam Hate, statement, September 16, 2026, cair.com.
The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization—announced today that its 23rd Annual Banquet at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace is sold out, with more than 1,000 guests expected.
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CAIR said CAIR-Chicago's 23rd Annual Banquet at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace is sold out with more than 1,000 guests expected, and CAIR said the event will include Mayor Brandon Johnson, members of Congress, and a public livestream.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Chicago to Host SOLD-OUT Gala on Sun. Sept. 20, Featuring Mayor Brandon Johnson, Four Members of Congress, Linda Sarsour, Keynote Speaker Ana Kasparian, & 1,000+ Guests, statement, September 17, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR-NY said it called on Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and local elected officials to publicly condemn an intimidating letter sent to a Yonkers couple, and said the incident has been reported to the Yonkers Police Department and is under investigation; CAIR-NY thanked the 2nd Precinct, the statement said.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-NY Calls on Yonkers Mayor, Elected Officials to Condemn Intimidating Anti-Palestinian Letter Targeting Residents, statement, September 17, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR published a news roundup listing local incidents and its responses, including CAIR-NY calling on city leaders to condemn a threatening letter and noting that SIREN, with CAIR, sued San Jose over an ALPR database, CAIR said.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR in the News, September 18, 2026, statement, September 18, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR said it highlighted recent chapter actions, including CAIR-Philadelphia calling for transparency, CAIR-New York calling on a mayor and elected officials to condemn a threatening letter, and the CAIR Legal Defense Fund representing an Islamic Society in a mosque lawsuit, among other media items.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR in the News, September 19, 2026, statement, September 19, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR-Philadelphia said it condemned distribution of white supremacist flyers in York, Pennsylvania and said it stands with local faith leaders, the York NAACP, and local officials in rejecting promotion of hatred. CAIR said it stands in solidarity with those challenging antisemitism, systemic anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and white supremacy.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns White Supremacist Propaganda Posted in York, Calls for Community Solidarity, statement, September 21, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR said CAIR-Philadelphia and Emgage Pennsylvania will host Muslim City Hall Day 2026 on Sept. 23 with support from the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Muslim Engagement and the Office of Councilmember Nina Ahmad. CAIR said more than 70 students will meet with City Council offices and advocate for listed religious-accommodation, education, immigration and safety priorities.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Philadelphia, Partners to Host Muslim City Hall Day 2026, statement, September 22, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR said the Bay Area chapter of the ACLU and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, on behalf of SIREN and CAIR's local branch, are suing San Jose in Santa Clara County Superior Court, arguing that searches of the Flock camera database amount to unconstitutional tracking; CAIR listed related media items.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR in the News, September 23, 2026, statement, September 23, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR-Ohio said it condemned a downtown Springfield demonstration in which masked individuals waved Nazi swastika flags and urged local leaders and law enforcement to investigate and protect vulnerable communities. CAIR said its national office and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with those challenging antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and white supremacy.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Ohio Condemns Neo-Nazi March in Springfield, Calls for Unity and Accountability, statement, September 28, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR-NJ said it will join AALDEF and the law firm of [name withheld] for a community press conference about efforts to build a mosque in Marlboro Township, and CAIR-NJ said it denounced a June zoning-board vote denying a Muslim community center.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-NJ to Join AALDEF, Marlboro Muslim Community’s Press Conference on Efforts to Build Mosque, statement, September 28, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR said it highlighted a new academic report showing municipal zoning and local approval processes are used to delay, restrict, or deny new mosques; CAIR-San Francisco Bay Area said it served as a community partner and called on municipal leaders to review land-use regulations, CAIR said.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR, CAIR-CA Welcome California Study Exposing Use of Parking Complaints to Discriminate Against New Mosques, statement, September 29, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR said it welcomed the town council of Hollywood, South Carolina, adopting a hate crime ordinance and noted the town is the 20th municipality in the state to do so. CAIR said it urged South Carolina lawmakers to adopt a statewide hate crime law and noted prior support for such legislation.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Welcomes South Carolina Town’s Passage of Hate Crime Ordinance, statement, September 29, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR-SFBA said it will join community groups at a Sept. 30 rally at San Jose City Hall to urge the City of San Jose to end its use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras; CAIR-SFBA said the rally follows disclosure that an SJPD officer was fired for violating access rules.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-SFBA: San Jose Community Groups to Rally Against Flock Surveillance Cameras, statement, September 29, 2026, cair.com.