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5 documents from CAIR, Oct. 3 to Oct. 19, 2026.

CAIRDelray Beachstatement

CAIR-Florida Condemns Neo-Nazi Presence at Delray Beach Meeting

We unequivocally condemn the display of anti-Muslim bigotry and neo-Nazi intimidation that targeted community members in Delray Beach. It is deeply troubling to see bad-faith actors weaponize public forums to spread Islamophobia, incite division, and intimidate local Muslim families

Wilfredo Ruiz, CAIR-Florida Communications Director

“An individual with a well-documented history of antisemitic and anti-Muslim rhetoric, white-supremacist advocacy and promotion of far-right Christian nationalism held his own mini-rally and what amounted to an impromptu press conference.

One observer

Summary

CAIR-Florida said it condemned neo-Nazi presence and anti-Muslim protests that targeted a public meeting in Delray Beach and called on Palm Beach County elected officials and law enforcement to take a public stance and protect religious minorities. CAIR-Florida said county officials confirmed the agenda concerned zoning and environmental issues, not approval of a religious project.

Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-FL Condemns Neo-Nazi Presence, Anti-Muslim Protests Targeting Delray Beach Meeting, statement, October 3, 2026, cair.com.

CAIRSan Franciscostatement

San Francisco Board of Supervisors to Recognize CAIR-SFBA

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, San Francisco District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood will present the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) with a commendation before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in recognition of the organization’s 32nd anniversary.

Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)

Summary

CAIR said San Francisco District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood will present CAIR-SFBA with a commendation before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recognizing the office's 32nd anniversary, and that CAIR-SFBA Executive Director Zahra Billoo will receive the commendation and deliver remarks.

Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, MEDIA ADVISORY: San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood to Recognize CAIR-SFBA’s 32nd Anniversary, statement, October 5, 2026, cair.com.

CAIRHarris County, Texasstatement

CAIR‑Texas Hosts Virtual Candidate Open House for Harris County Voters

There is strength in numbers, but there is also strength in knowing one another and our shared causes. Bringing our organizations and communities together around civic engagement creates an opportunity to build relationships, learn from each other and demonstrate what is possible when we participate together.

Imran Ghani, Director of CAIR‑Houston

Summary

CAIR said CAIR‑Texas will host a free, interactive virtual candidate event on Oct. 15, 2026, in partnership with the Urban League and HUAC‑Houston; CAIR said every Harris County candidate was invited with no fees, fundraising requirements or ideological screenings.

Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-TX: Harris County Candidate Event Trades Traditional Forum for Interactive Virtual House, statement, October 9, 2026, cair.com.

CAIRChicago, ILstatement

CAIR-Chicago to Hold Joint Press Conference on Foiled Terror Plot

The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations ( CAIR-Chicago ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will host a press conference TODAY at 3:00 p.m. CT, joining SACRED Acts and a coalition of interfaith and civil rights organizations to condemn an alleged white supremacist terrorist mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in suburban Aurora, Illinois .

CAIR-Chicago

Summary

CAIR-Chicago said it will host a press conference on October 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT with SACRED Acts and partner groups to condemn an alleged white supremacist terrorist plot targeting a Hindu temple in suburban Aurora, Illinois. CAIR-Chicago said it and partners call for a thorough investigation and accountability under terrorism and hate crime laws.

Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, Media Advisory: CAIR-Chicago, Partners to Hold 3 PM Press Conference on Foiled White Supremacist Terrorist Plot Targeting Hindu Temple, statement, October 15, 2026, cair.com.

CAIRAnnapolisstatement

CAIR Maryland Welcomes Malcolm X Monument in Annapolis

Who we honor in our public spaces tells an enduring story about whose lives matter, whose struggles deserve remembrance and what principles we expect our society to defend.

CAIR’s Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry

I am deeply honored that my letter is included in the monument’s time capsule. When future generations open it in 2076, they will inherit our words alongside the consequences of our choices.

CAIR’s Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry

Summary

CAIR said it welcomed the unveiling of Maryland's first public monument honoring El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz outside the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, and said a CAIR letter is included in the monument's time capsule scheduled to remain sealed until 2076.

Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Md. Welcomes State’s First Malcolm X Monument Honoring El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz’s Enduring Legacy of Faith, Freedom and Justice, statement, October 19, 2026, cair.com.