No one should ever have to fear for their safety, let alone face threats of gun violence and white supremacist bigotry, while simply walking or spending time in a public community park.
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CAIR-Chicago said it welcomed the filing of multiple felony hate crime charges against a Des Plaines man who allegedly threatened three Muslim women wearing hijabs, and said it will monitor the case to ensure justice is served. Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago's executive director, called for a swift law enforcement response.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Hate Crime Charges for ‘White Power’ Threats Targeting Muslim Women at Des Plaines Park, statement, October 16, 2026, cair.com.
We welcome the swift actions taken by law enforcement to address this alarming threat. We stand in solidarity with our Jewish and interfaith neighbors against all forms of bigotry, extremism, and violence. Federal law enforcement authorities should bring similar charges to those brought by state authorities.
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CAIR-Arizona said it welcomed state felony charges against a man accused of plotting attacks on Muslim and Jewish sites and urged federal authorities to bring similar charges, and it called on community leaders to use CAIR safety resources, the statement said.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Arizona Welcomes State Charges in Plot Targeting Muslim and Jewish Sites, Urges Federal Action, statement, October 20, 2026, cair.com.