Fighting antisemitism and protecting freedom of expression are not competing obligations. Pennsylvania must do both.
We stand with our Jewish neighbors against antisemitism and with everyone whose voice this bill could silence. Protecting our communities requires solidarity, equal rights, and the freedom to speak against injustice.
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CAIR-Pennsylvania said it joined an interfaith coalition urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject Senate Bill 1489, arguing that codifying the IHRA working definition would threaten protected political speech; the coalition said it affirms antisemitism is real and demands meaningful action.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-PA Joins Interfaith Coalition of 126 Signatories Urging Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Reject Dangerous Bill Threatening Free Speech, statement, October 20, 2026, cair.com.
The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) today applauded Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal for voting in support of S. Res. 852, seeking transparency into Israeli human rights abuses against Americans and Palestinians pursuant to Section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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CAIR-CT said it applauded Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal for voting to advance S. Res. 852, which seeks transparency into Israeli human rights abuses pursuant to Section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act. CAIR-CT said the measure would require the State Department to provide an unclassified report addressing killings, detentions, and U.S. responses.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-CT Commends Senators Murphy and Blumenthal for Supporting Legislation Calling for Accountability for Israeli Abuses, statement, October 1, 2026, cair.com.
Governor Newsom’s veto leaves open a troubling loophole that allows California law enforcement officers to participate in federal immigration enforcement outside their regular jobs.
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CAIR-CA said it was disappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill (AB) 1537, which CAIR-CA said would have barred California law enforcement from taking side jobs involving federal or out-of-state immigration enforcement. CAIR-CA said the bill included reporting requirements and warned such outside employment can discourage immigrant community cooperation.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-CA Disappointed by Newsom’s Veto of Bill Barring Law Enforcement from Taking Side Jobs with ICE, statement, October 1, 2026, cair.com.
We welcome Governor Newsom’s signing of AB 2599 as an important step toward acknowledging California’s economic contributions to chattel slavery.
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CAIR-CA said it welcomed Governor Newsom’s signing of AB 2599, which requires qualifying corporations to disclose historical involvement in enslavement-related transactions and to make relevant records publicly available through the state Civil Rights Department’s digital platform.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-CA Welcomes Governor Newsom’s Signing of Bill Requiring Corporations to Disclose Ties to Slavery, statement, October 1, 2026, cair.com.
Halal food is not a threat. A call to prayer is not a threat. Muslim children attending Islamic schools is not a threat.
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CAIR-Texas said it condemned statements and proposals by Texas lawmakers and political activists at Texas Faith Fest calling for restrictions on halal food, Islamic schools, and the public call to prayer. CAIR-Texas said Muslim Texans should not have to defend constitutional religious freedoms.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Texas Condemns Calls to Restrict Muslim Religious Practice at Texas Faith Fest, statement, October 1, 2026, cair.com.
Americans may hold differing political views and sharply disagree on policy, but no candidate or public servant should be targeted, attacked, or denigrated because of their religion, ethnicity, race, national origin, or background.
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CAIR said it calls on candidates for public office, elected officials, political parties, civic leaders, and the public to uphold religious liberty and reject attacks based on religion, ethnicity, race, national origin, or background, and to defend constitutional freedoms for all Americans.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Urges Rejection of Religious Attacks Against Candidates and Defense of the Constitutional Rights of Every American, statement, October 13, 2026, cair.com.
Whereas, CAIR-NJ has provided legal counseling, representation and referrals to more than 2,000 clients, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to defending civil liberties and equal treatment under the law; and
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CAIR-NJ said it celebrated over 20 years of service at a North Jersey Banquet and received a congressional proclamation, and CAIR-NJ Executive Director Selaedin Maksut said the chapter has provided legal services, run civic education programs, and led advocacy in Trenton that defeated an IHRA bill.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-NJ Celebrates 20th Annual North Jersey Banquet with Congressional Proclamation and Civil Rights Leaders, statement, October 15, 2026, cair.com.
Muhammad is a name held with pride and affection by millions of people around the world, including countless American Muslims.
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CAIR-Georgia said it called on Georgia’s elected officials and political leaders to publicly denounce President Donald Trump’s mockery of the name Muhammad at a Dalton rally. CAIR-Georgia said such rhetoric risks normalizing prejudice, urged leaders to reject anti-Muslim bigotry, and reaffirmed its civil-rights commitments.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Georgia Calls Out Trump’s Mockery of the Name Muhammad, Urges Georgia Leaders to Denounce Remarks, statement, October 19, 2026, cair.com.