We stand in solidarity with the NAACP, the African-American community and all others targeted by the KKK’s vile hate and propaganda
Summary
CAIR-OH said it joined the Columbus NAACP in condemning distribution of Ku Klux Klan flyers to homes in Worthington and Clintonville, and said it stands in solidarity with those targeted by the flyers and others challenging various forms of bigotry.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-OH Joins NAACP in Condemning Distribution of KKK Flyers in Worthington, Clintonville, statement, October 1, 2026, cair.com.
October 7 came after decades of Palestinian dispossession, 56 years of Israeli military occupation, 16 years of blockade in Gaza
Summary
U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations said October 7, 2023 did not begin the history of Palestine and argued that decades of dispossession, occupation, settlement expansion and a Gaza blockade preceded that date; the statement cited Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International findings described in the document.
Document U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations, Before the World Started Counting, statement, October 7, 2026, uscmo.org.
President Trump is placing a target on the backs of Somali Americans. His words are not simply political rhetoric.
Local, state, and federal authorities must immediately strengthen security around mosques, Somali American businesses, and community centers, investigate threats, and respond swiftly to potential hate crimes.
Summary
CAIR-MN said President Trump accused Somali immigrants of taking over Minnesota and urged Minnesotans to 'fight back,' calling the remarks racist and an implicit call for violence; CAIR-MN urged political leaders to denounce the remarks and law enforcement to strengthen security around mosques and community sites.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Minnesota Condemns Trump’s Racist Attack on Somali Americans, Warns of Increased Threats and Violence, statement, October 9, 2026, cair.com.
These sanctions have nothing to do with protecting America and everything to do with protecting Israeli politicians under investigation for the genocide in Gaza and other war crimes.
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CAIR said the State Department's new sanctions against the International Criminal Court are a "lawless" attempt to protect Israeli leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu, from accountability for the Gaza genocide and other war crimes, and that the measures do not protect Americans.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Calls New U.S. Sanctions Targeting International Criminal Court a “Lawless” Attempt to Protect Israel, Not America, statement, October 9, 2026, cair.com.
Masked men were pretending to be construction workers and aimed guns at an unassuming father in a vehicle with his 5-year-old child. The terror he must have felt is palpable.
CAIR-NY stands in solidarity with those demanding the withdrawal of ICE off of our NYC streets.
Summary
CAIR-NY said it condemned the shooting of a New York man by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the Bronx while his five-year-old son was in the vehicle, and said it stands in solidarity with those demanding ICE withdrawal from NYC streets.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-NY Expresses Outrage at ICE Shooting of Father in Front of His Five-Year-Old Child, Stands in Solidarity with New York Immigrant Community, statement, October 9, 2026, cair.com.
We stand in solidarity with Rep. Ilhan Omar, and we strongly condemn this unconscionable raid on her home for what it is: an obvious act of political persecution.
From the first Trump administration until today, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has been subjected to relentless racist and bigoted attacks by President Trump and his political allies.
Summary
CAIR said it condemned the Homeland Security Department’s raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home and called the action "an obvious act of political persecution." CAIR-MN said the raid continued a pattern of targeting Somali Americans, called for leaders to condemn the action, and announced participation in a solidarity rally.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, BREAKING: CAIR, CAIR-MN Condemn “Politically Motivated” Targeting of Rep. Ilhan Omar, statement, October 12, 2026, cair.com.
On Saturday, Oct. 17, the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) will host its sold-out 32nd Anniversary Gala, one of the largest annual gatherings of Muslims in the Bay Area, with more than 1,300 attendees expected.
Summary
CAIR said CAIR-SFBA will host its sold-out 32nd Anniversary Gala at the Santa Clara Convention Center on Oct. 17, with more than 1,300 attendees expected; CAIR said the program will feature keynote Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz and remarks from U.S. Rep. Aisha Wahab.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, MEDIA ADVISORY: Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, Daughter of Malcolm X, to Keynote CAIR-SFBA’s Sold-Out Gala, statement, October 16, 2026, cair.com.
We thank law enforcement for quickly responding to the incident, confirming that the shooting was not an attack aimed at the mosque, and reassuring the Columbus Muslims that there is no indication of a threat to the community.
Summary
CAIR-Ohio said it thanked law enforcement for quickly responding to a shooting near a Columbus mosque and for confirming the incident was not aimed at the mosque; Columbus police said investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a nearby altercation, the document states.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-OH Thanks Law Enforcement For Quickly Responding To Shooting Near Columbus Mosque and Confirming No Threat to Community, statement, October 19, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR-NC said it welcomed law enforcement and election officials' actions after criminal charges were filed over alleged voter intimidation at a Surry County early voting site, and urged officials to remain vigilant and voters to report incidents, CAIR-NC said.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-NC Welcomes Charges for ‘This is About Islam’ Voter Intimidation Incident at Surry County Polling Site, statement, October 20, 2026, cair.com.
Summary CAIR said it condemned the reported racist harassment and threats targeting a Taco Bell worker in Silver Spring, Maryland, and commended the Montgomery County Police Department for investigating and applying hate-crime charges, and urged reporting of hate incidents to law enforcement and civil rights groups.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Condemns Racist Threats Targeting Maryland Taco Bell Employee, statement, October 20, 2026, cair.com.