We welcome this ruling and again commend the restaurant manager for standing up to protect the Muslim employee from alleged targeting based on her faith and religious attire.
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CAIR said it welcomed the dismissal of a protective-order case brought by a customer against an Indiana restaurant manager and commended the manager for protecting a teenage Muslim employee; CAIR said the case was dismissed after a Sept. 1 hearing and included an order to pay $1,800 in court fees.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Welcomes Dismissal of Case Brought by Woman Who Allegedly Targeted Indiana Muslim Employee with Anti-Muslim Comments, statement, September 8, 2026, cair.com.
The University of Missouri is appealing the judgment of the District Court, which held that the University’s decision to exclude Mizzou SJP violated the First Amendment and ordered the University to allow Mizzou SJP into the 2025 homecoming parade.
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CAIR said its attorneys will argue before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on September 23, 2026, in a challenge to the University of Missouri’s exclusion of Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine from the homecoming parade; CAIR said a district court held the exclusion violated the First Amendment and ordered inclusion.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Attorneys to Argue Before U.S. Court of Appeals in Challenge to U. of Missouri’s Exclusion of Students for Justice in Palestine from Homecoming Parade, statement, September 22, 2026, cair.com.
What could have happened could have been a catastrophic, horrific slaughter of men, women and children, of innocent worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan
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CAIR-Ohio said it welcomed federal charges filed against [name withheld], accused of threatening a mosque in Columbia Station, Ohio, and said it will watch the case closely and urged the Department of Justice to consider additional charges; CAIR-Ohio encouraged victims to report incidents to law enforcement.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Ohio Welcomes Federal Charges Against Valley City Man for Threatening Lorain County Mosque, statement, September 10, 2026, cair.com.
If you look at prior to 9/11, for the most part, Muslim Americans were not politically involved
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CAIR said civil rights groups urged the Supreme Court to block a U.S. Postal Service rule that the groups said threatens mail-in ballots weeks before midterm elections, and CAIR reported on related reporting and reactions in multiple U.S. outlets.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR in the News, September 11, 2026, statement, September 11, 2026, cair.com.
We welcome these federal charges for alleged threats targeting the Muslim community, law enforcement and public officials as a critical step in holding accountable individuals who incite violence and threaten targeted communities.
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CAIR said it welcomed the federal indictment of a Thornton, Colorado man charged with making interstate threats and being a felon in possession of ammunition, and commended federal law enforcement for taking swift action; CAIR also reported its chapters urged prosecutors and law enforcement to pursue applicable charges in related incidents.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Colorado Man for Online Threats Against American Muslims, statement, September 15, 2026, cair.com.
For months, Minnesota communities have demanded accountability for the violence, fear and abuse of authority they experienced during Operation Metro Surge.
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CAIR-Minnesota said it will hold a press conference outside the federal courthouse following the federal court appearance of ICE officer [name withheld], and that it will call for transparency and accountability, CAIR-MN said.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Minnesota, Community Leaders to Hold Press Conference Following Federal Court Appearance of ICE Officer Accused of Shooting Minneapolis Man, statement, September 17, 2026, cair.com.
CAIRSouthern California (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo counties)statement
This ruling provides a measure of protection for immigrants in Southern California, but the fight is far from over.
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CAIR-CA said it welcomed a federal court’s preliminary injunction limiting when immigration agents may make warrantless arrests in Southern California. CAIR-CA said the injunction, effective Sept. 2, requires a warrant unless an arrest subject is likely to escape and affects specified Southern California counties.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-CA Welcomes Federal Court Ruling Limiting Certain Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Southern California, statement, September 18, 2026, cair.com.
We welcome the swift response by local law enforcement and the Michigan Attorney General’s Office in bringing serious charges in this case.
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CAIR-MI said it welcomed charges brought against a Roseville woman who was arraigned Sept. 17 in the 19th District Court in Dearborn and faces multiple criminal counts, including hate crime and threats, according to state officials. CAIR-MI said it remains committed to standing against hate and protecting houses of worship and civil leaders.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Michigan Welcomes Charges Against Roseville Woman for Threats to Mosque, Dearborn Mayor, statement, September 21, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR said all members of Congress should sponsor the NO BAN Act and that courts should take notice after the White House rapid response account promoted a 96 percent reduction in legal immigration from Muslim-majority nations, CAIR said.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Calls for Courts to Take Notice and Congress to Prioritize No BAN Act After White House Boasts of 96% Reduction in Legal Immigration from Muslim Countries, statement, September 30, 2026, cair.com.