{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Through the Institutions", "home_page_url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/", "feed_url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/feed.json", "language": "en", "items": [ { "id": "ins:cair:80310", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-11/us-city-halls/#i-66c27b774f", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-condemns-obvious-anti-muslim-hoax-after-disruption-at-florida-county-commission-meeting/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Anti-Muslim Hoax at Pinellas County Commission Meeting", "summary": "CAIR said it condemned a manufactured outrage after an unidentified person wearing a niqab played a pre-recorded Islamic call to prayer during public comments at a Pinellas County commission meeting, and urged residents and officials to reject manufactured provocations. CAIR noted a report about municipal zoning and mosque discrimination, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-10-30", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/de-mosque-bodies/#i-fa142c7440", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20261030.pdf", "title": "DITIB Predigtkommission Delivers Sermon on Envy", "summary": "DITIB-Predigtkommission issued a Friday sermon (30 October 2026) on envy, citing Quranic verse Isra 17/30 and hadiths, stating that envy harms relationships and spirituality and urging believers to seek refuge in Allah, be grateful, and rejoice in others' blessings.", "date_published": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80302", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-da5163c652", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-urges-muslim-voters-to-vote-early-before-deadlines-close-ahead-of-november-3-midterms-2/", "title": "CAIR Urges Muslim Voters to Vote Early Before Deadlines", "summary": "CAIR said it urged American Muslim voters and all eligible Americans to use Muslims.Vote to check registration, deadlines, polling locations, ID requirements and sample ballots and to take advantage of remaining early voting opportunities ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.", "date_published": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80293", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-63d97b7ffc", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-resignation-of-wisconsin-official-over-anti-islam-comments/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Resignation of McFarland Village Trustee", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed the resignation of a McFarland Village trustee who stepped down after social media remarks targeting Islam surfaced, and urged the trustee to engage with Muslim neighbors while commending residents who demanded accountability.", "date_published": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:30fe157acd32", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/de-mosque-bodies/#i-edf5409018", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/empathie-und-soziale-verantwortung/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Delivers Sermon on Empathy and Social Responsibility", "summary": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş said the sermon states that Islam teaches peaceful, trusting coexistence and urges empathy, family responsibility, and kindness, citing Qur'an 5:2 and hadiths from Tirmizi and Bukhari as supporting texts.", "date_published": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80291", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-d59e8ba43c", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-chicago-welcomes-hate-crime-charges-after-man-allegedly-threatens-middle-eastern-woman-calls-her-terrorist/", "title": "CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Filing of Hate Crime Charges", "summary": "CAIR-Chicago said it welcomed the filing of hate crime charges after prosecutors and local reports said an Orland Park man harassed a woman perceived to be \"Middle Eastern\" in Tinley Park. CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab said the group urged the justice system to send a clear message against bigotry and intimidation.", "date_published": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80285", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-c335732f1f", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-launches-final-gotv-push-with-ad-texting-campaign-and-survey-aimed-at-mobilizing-over-one-million-american-muslim-voters/", "title": "CAIR Launches Final GOTV Campaign Ahead of Midterm Elections", "summary": "CAIR said it launched a final nonpartisan get-out-the-vote campaign combining streaming-TV and digital ads, text outreach and voter-registration resources targeting Muslim voters in multiple states, and said the campaign will include a post-election exit poll and survey.", "date_published": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80283", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-3149c11965", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ny-welcomes-removal-of-anti-muslim-flags-displayed-in-westbury-calls-for-investigation-and-accountability/", "title": "CAIR-NY Welcomes Removal of Anti-Muslim Flags, Calls for Investigation", "summary": "CAIR-NY said it welcomed the removal of flags bearing anti-Muslim messaging in Westbury and called on County Executive Bruce Blakeman to ensure the Nassau County Commission on Human Rights reviews the incident and pursues penalties if warranted.", "date_published": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80280", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-23733d1e28", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-reminds-political-leaders-there-is-no-religious-test-for-public-office-after-sen-moreno-claims-senators-must-believe-jesus-came-here-for-our-salvation/", "title": "CAIR Urges Senate to Reaffirm No Religious Test for Office", "summary": "CAIR said it called on all U.S. Senators to reaffirm that Article VI bars religious tests after Sen. Moreno said only those who believe Jesus came for salvation should serve. CAIR quoted Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw calling Moreno's remarks bigoted and urging Senators to renounce them.", "date_published": "2026-10-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:ihrc:b51e74cb73c7", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/uk-agencies/#i-5fd2604bdb", "external_url": "https://www.ihrc.org.uk/genocide-memorial-day-the-failure-of-international-law/", "title": "Islamic Human Rights Commission Criticises International Institutions' Failure", "summary": "IHRC said international institutions such as the International Criminal Court and the United Nations have failed to prevent or punish atrocities and that the international legal order risks becoming ineffective if accountability is contingent on geopolitical power. IHRC said Genocide Memorial Day will reaffirm that there should be no hierarchy of genocides.", "date_published": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Government Agencies", "IHRC" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80272", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-92da5e190b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nj-calls-for-resignation-of-branchburg-official-over-anti-muslim-facebook-post/", "title": "CAIR-NJ Calls for Resignation of Branchburg Committeewoman", "summary": "CAIR-NJ said it joined community leaders calling for the immediate resignation of Branchburg Committeewoman Anna Columbus after she shared an anti-Muslim Facebook post; CAIR-NJ said it is monitoring the situation and urged the Branchburg Township Committee to address the misconduct.", "date_published": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80265", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-schools/#i-cd031023b1", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-sfba-welcomes-franklin-mckinley-boards-call-for-trustee-marc-cooper-to-resign-over-anti-muslim-remarks/", "title": "CAIR-SFBA Welcomes Franklin-McKinley Board Call for Trustee Resignation", "summary": "CAIR-SFBA said it welcomed the Franklin-McKinley School District Board of Trustees' Oct. 27 vote to censure Trustee Marc Cooper and call for his resignation; CAIR-SFBA said its Oct. 5 letter had called for Cooper’s resignation and urged stronger protections and training for Muslim students.", "date_published": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:icna:45412", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-c0a88f4256", "external_url": "https://icna.org/the-united-nations-charter-and-the-united-states-as-an-immigrant-nation/", "title": "Islamic Circle of North America on United Nations Charter and U.S. Immigration", "summary": "ICNA said the U.N. Charter affirms human dignity and implies state obligations to protect migrants, and ICNA said the United States' immigration history includes Indigenous dispossession and multiple migration waves shaping the nation.", "date_published": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "ICNA" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80253", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-291bab2e4f", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-on-maine-officials-to-investigate-alleged-surveillance-and-harassment-of-visibly-muslim-voters/", "title": "CAIR Urges Maine Officials to Investigate Alleged Voter Harassment", "summary": "CAIR said it called on the Maine Secretary of State’s Elections Division, the Maine Attorney General’s Office, and Lewiston officials to investigate complaints of surveillance and harassment of visibly Muslim voters during early voting at Lewiston City Hall. CAIR said it privately reported the allegations in a letter and is awaiting a response.", "date_published": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80242", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-c145331d07", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-joins-multi-faith-leaders-in-dc-to-push-back-against-political-weaponization-of-religion/", "title": "CAIR Joins Multi-Faith Leaders to Push Back Against Political Weaponization", "summary": "CAIR said it took part in the launch of a religious movement called “A Pledge for Moral Defiance” and that CAIR Research and Advocacy Director Corey Saylor spoke at a Washington, D.C. news conference; CAIR said the movement includes actions from praying to challenging election subversion.", "date_published": "2026-10-26T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-10-23", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/de-mosque-bodies/#i-cb8fa933f9", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20261023.pdf", "title": "DITIB Delivers Friday Sermon on Muslim Approach to Knowledge", "summary": "DITIB said the Friday sermon stated that acquiring and applying knowledge is important, citing Quranic and hadith commands to read and seek knowledge; DITIB said the sermon urged supporting children in learning and concluded with a prayer by the DITIB-Predigtkommission.", "date_published": "2026-10-23T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80228", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-6f6e136c8b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-md-releases-2026-congressional-scorecard-on-civil-rights-religious-freedom-and-human-rights/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Releases 2026 Congressional Scorecard", "summary": "CAIR said its Maryland office released a 2026 Congressional Scorecard to help Marylanders examine their federal lawmakers’ records on civil rights, religious freedom and human rights. CAIR said the scorecard examines selected congressional actions and the organization urged community groups to share the resource.", "date_published": "2026-10-23T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80224", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-db3a064962", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-condemns-reported-anti-muslim-mass-shooting-in-paris-calls-on-politicians-to-stop-stoking-hate/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Paris Shooting, Urges Political Leaders to Stop Stoking Hate", "summary": "CAIR said it condemned the reported Islamophobic shooting in the Paris suburbs and extended condolences to the victim's family while praying for the injured. CAIR said it urged authorities to investigate the attack's motives and called on political leaders, including President Trump and Vice President Vance, to stop fanning anti-Muslim hate.", "date_published": "2026-10-23T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80221", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-5a7be48968", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ct-welcomes-apology-from-town-official-who-called-muslim-people-a-cancer/", "title": "CAIR-CT Welcomes Apology from Waterford Official", "summary": "CAIR-CT said it welcomed a formal public apology by a Waterford Representative Town Meeting member who called Muslims \"a cancer,\" and said dehumanizing rhetoric threatens public safety; CAIR-CT said its 2025 civil rights report documented 8,683 anti-Muslim bias complaints.", "date_published": "2026-10-23T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80218", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-49f4b9c6ee", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-md-releases-know-your-rights-at-the-polls-resource-urges-voters-to-participate-with-confidence/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Releases Know Your Rights at the Polls Resource", "summary": "CAIR Maryland said it released a \"Know Your Rights at the Polls\" resource to help Maryland voters prepare to vote, and said it urged mosques, community organizations, and voters to review, share, and confirm registration with the Maryland State Board of Elections.", "date_published": "2026-10-23T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80216", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-acb8ca1389", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-sfba-co-hosts-to-hold-candidate-meet-greet-in-burlingame/", "title": "CAIR-SFBA Hosts Candidate Meet and Greet in Burlingame", "summary": "CAIR-SFBA said it will host a candidate meet & greet at Yaseen Burlingame Center on Oct. 23 where attendees can meet city council candidates from Burlingame, Foster City, and Millbrae. CAIR-SFBA said it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and does not endorse or oppose candidates.", "date_published": "2026-10-23T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:c9a59dfd9443", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/de-mosque-bodies/#i-230d801aed", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/vorurteile-und-gesellschaftlicher-frieden-2/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Delivers Sermon Against Islamfeindlichkeit", "summary": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş said in a sermon that Muslims face prejudice, discrimination and Islamophobia in Europe and urged dignity, patience, justice and good character; the sermon encouraged positive relations with neighbours and responsible examples of faith.", "date_published": "2026-10-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80214", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-296b2c81a2", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-chicago-welcomes-warrant-and-hate-crime-charges-for-illinois-man-who-allegedly-threatened-middle-eastern-home-buyers-real-estate-agent/", "title": "CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Charges and Warrant in Wilmington Threat Case", "summary": "CAIR-Chicago said it welcomed the issuance of an arrest warrant and criminal charges, including three hate crimes, against a Wilmington, Illinois man who allegedly threatened Middle Eastern home buyers and a real estate agent. CAIR-Chicago said it praised local law enforcement and prosecutors and encouraged reporting bias incidents to its civil rights department.", "date_published": "2026-10-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80210", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-7df2aa7e53", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-condemns-distribution-of-white-supremacist-and-antisemitic-propaganda-in-west-linn-oregon/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Distribution of White Supremacist Propaganda in West Linn", "summary": "CAIR said it condemned the distribution of white supremacist and antisemitic propaganda to residential homes in West Linn, Oregon, and said it stands in solidarity with residents and commends local leaders and the West Linn Police Department for investigating and condemning the incident.", "date_published": "2026-10-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80197", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-6e7978d7db", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-in-the-news-october-22-2026/", "title": "Council on American‑Islamic Relations Addresses Fountain Hills Council Proposal", "summary": "CAIR said in a news release that houses of worship, community spaces, and children must be safe from hate‑fueled violence and welcomed law enforcement action; CAIR‑AZ said an attorney and civil rights director spoke to the Fountain Hills Council and warned the town could face litigation over a Sharia ban.", "date_published": "2026-10-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80195", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-c4e47045e4", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-releases-2026-congressional-scorecard-on-civil-rights-religious-freedom-and-human-rights/", "title": "CAIR Releases 2026 Congressional Scorecard", "summary": "CAIR said it released \"CAIR’s 2026 Congressional Scorecard\" covering the 119th Congress to help American Muslim voters and allies examine members’ records on civil rights, religious freedom, constitutional protections and human rights. CAIR said the scorecard lists legislative entries, congressional letters, and explains CAIR’s positions and vote evaluations.", "date_published": "2026-10-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:mend:eae2ddd44ebb", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/uk-agencies/#i-9937dec8ab", "external_url": "https://www.mend.org.uk/charity-commission-evidence/", "title": "MEND Asks Charity Commission to Show Its Evidence", "summary": "Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) said it submitted a Freedom of Information request to the Charity Commission asking for data and assessments behind proposed new powers affecting trustees and senior managers; MEND said it will publish the Commission's responses and work with other Muslim organisations to provide guidance.", "date_published": "2026-10-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Government Agencies", "MEND" ] }, { "id": "ins:ihrc:015a0fb22da3", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/#i-e09ebf9b20", "external_url": "https://www.ihrc.org.uk/alert-demand-action-on-azerbaijan-school-hijab-ban/", "title": "Islamic Human Rights Commission Urges Action on Azerbaijan School Hijab Ban", "summary": "IHRC said Azerbaijan has begun enforcing a headscarf ban by preventing students and teachers who wear it from entering schools, and IHRC called on supporters to write to Muslim governments and the OIC president to press Azerbaijan to reverse the ban.", "date_published": "2026-10-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Other Western States", "Schools", "IHRC" ] }, { "id": "ins:femyso:55399", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/#i-b363334f87", "external_url": "https://femyso.org/femyso-calls-on-eu-member-states-to-reject-proposed-erasmus-cuts-and-increase-funding/", "title": "FEMYSO Urges EU Member States to Reject Proposed Erasmus+ Cuts", "summary": "FEMYSO said it is seriously concerned about proposed reductions to Erasmus+ funding and called on EU Member States and European decision-makers to reject the cuts and ensure stronger, adequate and sustainable funding for 2028 to 2034.", "date_published": "2026-10-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "EU institutions", "Legislatures", "FEMYSO" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80190", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-a2a6f50ab7", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-minnesota-to-join-cuapb-and-partners-for-national-day-of-protest-against-police-brutalityv/", "title": "CAIR-Minnesota Joins National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality", "summary": "CAIR-Minnesota said it will join Communities United Against Police Brutality and coalition partners for a press conference and march in Minneapolis on October 22, 2026, to mark the National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality and urged peaceful participation.", "date_published": "2026-10-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80186", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-dcc3fb179f", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-debunks-transparently-dishonest-attempts-to-blame-french-economic-protests-on-muslims-and-immigrants/", "title": "CAIR Calls on U.S. Leaders to Stop Blaming Muslims", "summary": "CAIR said it called on President Trump, Vice President Vance and other political leaders to stop using French economic protests to stoke anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant bigotry, and said politicians who blame immigrants and Muslims are using a \"transparently dishonest\" tactic.", "date_published": "2026-10-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80181", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-courts/#i-6adf296323", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-federal-indictment-of-sacramento-man-for-mass-shooting-threat-targeting-muslims-threat-to-kill-children-at-church/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Sacramento Man", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed federal charges announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California against a Sacramento man indicted on making interstate threats, threats involving explosives, and possession of ammunition as a prohibited person; court documents state the defendant posted online threats and that law enforcement recovered weapons and materials.", "date_published": "2026-10-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80179", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-5be50f3449", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/community-advisory-know-before-you-vote-cair-to-host-national-know-your-rights-at-the-polls-webinar-ahead-of-2026-midterms/", "title": "CAIR National Announces Know Your Rights at the Polls Webinar", "summary": "CAIR said it will host a national \"Know Your Rights at the Polls\" webinar on October 28, 2026, to provide voters practical information about their rights at polling locations and how to respond to challenges, intimidation, or discrimination. CAIR said the webinar will also explain its Muslims.Vote platform.", "date_published": "2026-10-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80177", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-schools/#i-0029323e04", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/op_eds/cair-op-ed-what-do-you-tell-a-child-when-a-teacher-disparages-her-religion/", "title": "Council on American‑Islamic Relations Defends Muslim Students' Rights in Texas Classrooms", "summary": "CAIR said a Muslim student should be able to learn in a Texas history classroom without being forced to agree with denigration of Islam, and that all students have a right to attend public school without being singled out, stereotyped, or silenced because of their faith.", "date_published": "2026-10-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:a9cff542c6d2", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/#i-eb4c05f2a5", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/schulen-duerfen-glauben-nicht-zum-problem-machen/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Says Schools Should Not Make Faith a Problem", "summary": "The Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş (IGMG) said it is concerned about a Berlin administrative court ruling on a school prayer ban and argued that peaceful religious practice must not be equated with religious pressure. IGMG said schools can exacerbate conflicts and called for dialogue and practicable solutions, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-10-20T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Schools", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80171", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-6730adb37a", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-condemns-racist-threats-targeting-maryland-taco-bell-employee/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Racist Threats Against Maryland Taco Bell Employee", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-20T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80167", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-65b38d4351", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nc-welcomes-charges-for-this-is-about-islam-voter-intimidation-incident-at-surry-county-polling-site/", "title": "CAIR-NC Welcomes Charges Over Voter Intimidation at Surry County Poll", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-20T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80165", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-courts/#i-80b9adfb3e", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-arizona-welcomes-state-charges-in-plot-targeting-muslim-and-jewish-sites-urges-federal-action/", "title": "CAIR‑Arizona Welcomes State Charges, Urges Federal Action", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-20T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80161", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-77b05285e5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-pa-joins-interfaith-coalition-of-126-signatories-urging-pennsylvania-lawmakers-to-reject-dangerous-bill-threatening-free-speech/", "title": "CAIR-Pennsylvania Joins Interfaith Letter Urging Rejection of SB 1489", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-20T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80158", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-ee165fe568", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-oh-thanks-law-enforcement-for-quickly-responding-to-shooting-near-columbus-mosque-and-confirming-no-threat-to-community/", "title": "CAIR-Ohio Thanks Columbus Police for Quick Response", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-19T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80152", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-63b353bfd7", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-georgia-calls-out-trumps-mockery-of-the-name-muhammad-urges-georgia-leaders-to-denounce-remarks/", "title": "CAIR-Georgia Urges Georgia Leaders to Denounce Trump Mockery of Muhammad", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-19T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80146", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-3072af668b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-md-welcomes-states-first-malcolm-x-monument-honoring-el-hajj-malik-el-shabazzs-enduring-legacy-of-faith-freedom-and-justice/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Welcomes Malcolm X Monument in Annapolis", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-19T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80144", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-charities/#i-ab6346f7ac", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-sfba-draws-1300-to-sold-out-32nd-anniversary-gala-honors-leaders-advancing-liberty-and-justice/", "title": "CAIR-SFBA Hosts Sold-Out Gala Honoring Leaders", "summary": "CAIR-SFBA said it brought approximately 1,300 people to a sold-out 32nd Anniversary Gala in Santa Clara and presented awards to U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, California Assemblymember Matt Haney, and the Palestinian Youth Movement; CAIR-SFBA said the event raised support for its legal services, policy work, and youth programs.", "date_published": "2026-10-19T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Charities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:femyso:55377", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/#i-af19769a23", "external_url": "https://femyso.org/femyso-stands-in-solidarity-with-students-in-albania-demanding-accountability-and-the-right-to-quality-education/", "title": "FEMYSO Urges Albanian Authorities to Protect Students' Rights", "summary": "FEMYSO said it expresses solidarity with students in Albania protesting corruption and education concerns, and called on Albanian authorities to end excessive force, investigate alleged police brutality, and address students' demands for accountability and quality education.", "date_published": "2026-10-18T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Other Western States", "Government Agencies", "FEMYSO" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-10-16", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/de-mosque-bodies/#i-b5eed101d0", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20261016.pdf", "title": "DITIB Delivers Friday Sermon About Believer's Conduct in Anger", "summary": "DITIB said the Friday sermon teaches that believers should control anger, seek patience, perform ritual washing, and prefer forgiveness; the sermon cites prophetic sayings and a Qur'anic verse and links uncontrolled anger to personal, familial, and social harm.", "date_published": "2026-10-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80136", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-courts/#i-1c79a2dc11", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-chicago-welcomes-hate-crime-charges-for-white-power-threats-targeting-muslim-women-at-des-plaines-park/", "title": "CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Hate Crime Charges in Des Plaines Case", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80130", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-d2414e74f5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/video-cair-chicago-partners-hold-press-conference-on-foiled-white-supremacist-plot-targeting-hindu-temple/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Disruption at Florida County Commission Meeting", "summary": "CAIR said it condemns an \"Obvious Anti-Muslim Hoax\" after a disruption at a Florida county commission meeting, according to the organization's press releases listing on the CAIR website.", "date_published": "2026-10-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80126", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-89f1ba52d2", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/media-advisory-dr-ilyasah-shabazz-daughter-of-malcolm-x-to-keynote-cair-sfbas-sold-out-gala/", "title": "CAIR-SFBA Hosts Sold-Out Gala at Santa Clara Convention Center", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:mend:1e3cf881f087", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/#i-a3ec234665", "external_url": "https://www.mend.org.uk/reform-uk-councillors-exposed/", "title": "MEND Urges Action Over Reform UK Councillors Remarks", "summary": "MEND said ITV exposed Reform UK councillors making dehumanising remarks about minority communities and called for the removal of a Solihull councillor who chairs a community cohesion board; MEND said the government has not given councils the power to suspend councillors and urged people to write to their MPs.", "date_published": "2026-10-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "City Halls", "MEND" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:a812da039a6b", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/de-mosque-bodies/#i-43347f6d2e", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/vorurteile-und-gesellschaftlicher-frieden/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Calls for Rejecting Prejudice", "summary": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş said in a sermon that prejudices undermine social peace, urged Muslims to avoid judging others without knowing them, to build trust with neighbors and colleagues, and cited Qur'an 49:13 and a hadith to support these points.", "date_published": "2026-10-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80120", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-0bf6e22d4b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/media-advisory-cair-chicago-partners-to-hold-3-pm-press-conference-on-foiled-white-supremacist-terrorist-plot-targeting-hindu-temple/", "title": "CAIR-Chicago to Hold Joint Press Conference on Foiled Terror Plot", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80117", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-f07dd5ecc0", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nj-celebrates-20th-annual-north-jersey-banquet-with-congressional-proclamation-and-civil-rights-leaders/", "title": "CAIR-NJ Celebrates 20th Annual North Jersey Banquet", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:mend:7899e6013968", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/uk-agencies/#i-fb56818b69", "external_url": "https://www.mend.org.uk/islamophobic-terrorism/", "title": "MEND Urges Action After MI5 Warning on Islamophobic Terrorism", "summary": "MEND said MI5 warned that \"anti-Muslim grievance is tipping into terrorist intent,\" and cited recent attacks in Greenock, Leeds and Peacehaven. MEND called on political parties, regulators and the government to root out Islamophobia, use regulatory powers and carry out an urgent review into threats faced by Muslim communities.", "date_published": "2026-10-14T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Government Agencies", "MEND" ] }, { "id": "ins:ihrc:543eb7e3ea6c", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/#i-f65a23dc4c", "external_url": "https://www.ihrc.org.uk/genocide-memorial-day-2027-the-world-after-the-rules-reimagining-global-justice/", "title": "IHRC Critiques International Order After UN Resolution", "summary": "IHRC said it will hold its eighteenth Annual Genocide Memorial Day on 17 January 2027 in London and that the event will address perceived failures of the international order; IHRC said the UN General Assembly adopted a 25 March 2026 resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity.”", "date_published": "2026-10-13T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Legislatures", "IHRC" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:a93a3236f377", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/#i-bc27d1ca9f", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/muslime-in-europa-beraten-ueber-gemeinsame-herausforderungen/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Reports on Conference of Muslim Communities", "summary": "The Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş said Muslim representatives from several European countries met in Sarajevo on 9 to 11 October to exchange experiences, discuss common challenges and explore long-term cooperation; IGMG said participants addressed social and political developments, participation and relations with state institutions.", "date_published": "2026-10-13T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Government Agencies", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80102", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-de89f1eff9", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-urges-rejection-of-religious-attacks-against-candidates-and-defense-of-the-constitutional-rights-of-every-american/", "title": "Council on American‑Islamic Relations Urges Rejection of Religious Attacks", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-13T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80098", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-universities/#i-43f539126d", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-maryland-welcomes-suspension-of-umd-tennis-club-after-distribution-of-racist-kkk-imagery/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Welcomes UMD Tennis Club Suspension", "summary": "CAIR Maryland said it welcomed the University of Maryland's suspension of its tennis club after officials learned racist imagery was included in program materials; the press release said the imagery targeted Black people and included Ku Klux Klan hoods and that the university apologized to affected team members.", "date_published": "2026-10-13T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80084", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-schools/#i-80d5610445", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-philadelphia-welcomes-appoquinimink-school-board-statement-calls-for-concrete-next-steps-and-public-apology/", "title": "CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Appoquinimink School Board Statement", "summary": "CAIR-Philadelphia said it welcomed the Appoquinimink School Board's public statement and urged concrete steps, including a timely meeting with Muslim families and a public apology from a board member, to support Muslim students and rebuild community trust.", "date_published": "2026-10-12T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80029", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-f644905ebe", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-cair-mn-condemn-politically-motivated-targeting-of-rep-ilhan-omar/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Homeland Security Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-12T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:femyso:55276", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/#i-7551aeca39", "external_url": "https://femyso.org/femyso-stands-in-solidarity-with-students-in-france-and-belgium-demanding-their-right-to-quality-education/", "title": "FEMYSO Urges Authorities to Address Student Education Demands", "summary": "FEMYSO said it stands in solidarity with students in France and Belgium who are demonstrating for better educational conditions and funding, and FEMYSO condemned police brutality against student protesters; FEMYSO called on relevant authorities to invest in education, investigate allegations, and protect peaceful assembly.", "date_published": "2026-10-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "EU institutions", "Schools", "FEMYSO" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-10-09", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/de-mosque-bodies/#i-0c3080fd3d", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20261009.pdf", "title": "DITIB Delivers Friday Sermon on Supplicatory Prayer", "summary": "DITIB said in a Friday sermon (09.10.2026) that the supplicatory prayer (Dua) is the surest and most immediate way to turn to Allah and that sincere dua is answered; DITIB recited two Quranic prayers at the close of the sermon.", "date_published": "2026-10-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80019", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-9a8999e28b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/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/", "title": "CAIR-NY Condemns ICE Shooting in the Bronx", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80017", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-9eaa8e5af5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-new-u-s-sanctions-targeting-international-criminal-court-a-lawless-attempt-to-protect-israel-not-america/", "title": "CAIR Condemns U.S. Sanctions Targeting International Criminal Court", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80011", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-3b3a2ccfa5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-tx-harris-county-candidate-event-trades-traditional-forum-for-interactive-virtual-house/", "title": "CAIR‑Texas Hosts Virtual Candidate Open House for Harris County Voters", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80008", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-universities/#i-a6af926724", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-north-carolina-stands-with-nc-state-university-muslim-student-association-against-anti-muslim-anti-catholic-from-turning-point-usa-chapter/", "title": "CAIR North Carolina Stands with NC State Muslim Student Association", "summary": "CAIR North Carolina said it stands in solidarity with the North Carolina State University Muslim Student Association regarding anti-Muslim and anti-Catholic comments shared by an NC State Turning Point USA chapter; CAIR said hate against any religious group should not be tolerated.", "date_published": "2026-10-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:80004", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-2689f4b568", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-minnesota-condemns-trumps-racist-attack-on-somali-americans-warns-of-increased-threats-and-violence/", "title": "CAIR-Minnesota Condemns Trump's Remarks, Urges Authorities to Protect Somali Americans", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:mend:4986100ac355", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/uk-agencies/#i-d87063fcd5", "external_url": "https://www.mend.org.uk/hatecrime2026/", "title": "MEND Calls on Government Over Muslim Hate Crime", "summary": "Muslim Engagement and Development said police recorded rising anti-Muslim religious hate crimes in England and Wales, citing figures for 2023/24 to 2025/26 and asserting Muslims are targeted in nearly half of religious hate crimes; MEND called on the government to adopt an APPG definition and other measures.", "date_published": "2026-10-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Government Agencies", "MEND" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:e87b5305a5a6", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/de-mosque-bodies/#i-f89e248508", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/rechte-und-pflichten-in-sozialen-medien/", "title": "IGMG Issues Guidance on Rights and Duties in Social Media", "summary": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş said the khutba instructs Muslims to respect others' rights online, verify information before sharing, avoid slander, and teach children responsible digital conduct; the statement cites Quranic verses and a hadith to support these rules.", "date_published": "2026-10-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79982", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-universities/#i-9217ef6140", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-philadelphia-condemns-haverford-colleges-cancellation-of-palestine-solidarity-event/", "title": "CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Haverford College Cancellation of Palestine Solidarity Event", "summary": "CAIR-Philadelphia said it condemned Haverford College President Wendy Raymond’s cancellation of a student-organized Palestine solidarity art event and said it is considering legal action on breach-of-contract grounds. CAIR-Philadelphia said it called on Haverford to remedy the harm, explain the policy basis, and uphold students’ organizing rights.", "date_published": "2026-10-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79967", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-schools/#i-745ca670e8", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nj-condemns-removal-of-classroom-let-gaza-live-poster-after-pressure-from-rep-gottheimer/", "title": "CAIR-NJ Condemns Bergen County Technical Schools' Removal of Classroom Sign", "summary": "CAIR-NJ said it condemned the removal of a \"Let Gaza Live\" sign from a Bergen County Technical School classroom after, it said, a parent contacted Congressman Josh Gottheimer's office and the office contacted Superintendent Dr. Howard Lerner; CAIR-NJ called for reinstatement and protection from political interference.", "date_published": "2026-10-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:uscmo:20685", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-a64844545d", "external_url": "https://uscmo.org/before-the-world-started-counting/", "title": "U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations Reframes October 7 Context", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-07T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "USCMO" ] }, { "id": "ins:court:74932638", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-courts/#i-616c541bb8", "external_url": "https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/74932638/democratic-national-committee-v-trump/", "title": "District Court Receives Democratic National Committee V. Trump Lawsuit", "summary": "The District Court docket lists a lawsuit titled Democratic National Committee v. Trump filed October 7, 2026, the docket entry shows case number 1:26-cv-03506 and cites the Administrative Procedure Act, the docket records indicate the U.S. Government as defendant jurisdictional status, per the court docket.", "date_published": "2026-10-07T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79798", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-schools/#i-8f30121171", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ohio-welcomes-rocky-river-school-districts-response-to-hateful-messages/", "title": "CAIR-Ohio Welcomes Rocky River School District Response", "summary": "CAIR-Ohio welcomed Rocky River School District’s response to hateful messages left on car windshields at Rocky River High School, CAIR said. CAIR-Ohio encouraged victims to report incidents to law enforcement and contact CAIR-Ohio for legal and community support, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-10-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79792", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-schools/#i-f71a1d2add", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-philadelphia-condemns-antisemitic-and-racist-vandalism-in-glenside-urges-community-to-join-public-gathering/", "title": "CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Vandalism, Urges Attendance at Public Gathering", "summary": "CAIR-Philadelphia said it condemned antisemitic and anti-Black vandalism at Glenside's Weldon playground and urged residents to join an Abington Township and Abington School District-organized gathering on October 8; the chapter said Abington Township Police are investigating.", "date_published": "2026-10-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79763", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-cc1e278459", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/media-advisory-san-francisco-supervisor-bilal-mahmood-to-recognize-cair-sfbas-32nd-anniversary/", "title": "San Francisco Board of Supervisors to Recognize CAIR-SFBA", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-05T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79761", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-schools/#i-d9c4686080", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-cphb-urge-reporting-of-anti-muslim-bullying-during-national-bullying-prevention-month/", "title": "CAIR-CA Urges Reporting of Anti-Muslim Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month", "summary": "CAIR-CA and its Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bullying (CPHB) said their 2025 report found half of Muslim students in California felt unsafe and that 67% of bullied students did not report incidents; CAIR-CA and CPHB said they offer trainings, toolkits, and Know Your Rights resources and urged reporting.", "date_published": "2026-10-05T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79759", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-schools/#i-494d62c88c", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-sfba-calls-for-franklin-mckinley-trustee-to-resign-over-anti-muslim-remarks/", "title": "CAIR-SFBA Calls for Franklin-McKinley Trustee to Resign", "summary": "CAIR-SFBA said it called on the Franklin-McKinley School District Trustee to resign after anti-Muslim remarks and said it sent a letter to the district urging corrective action and protections for Muslim students and families.", "date_published": "2026-10-05T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79757", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-universities/#i-fdbc9a09ea", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-texas-defends-msas-against-sboe-members-baseless-claims/", "title": "CAIR Texas Defends Muslim Student Associations After SBOE Member’s Claims", "summary": "CAIR Texas said it condemned State Board of Education member Brandon Hall’s call to bar Muslim Student Associations from public universities and said Hall repeated anti-Muslim conspiracy theories; CAIR Texas said the State Board of Education has no authority over Texas universities and that MSAs provide religious, educational, social and charitable programming.", "date_published": "2026-10-05T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:c812cd78e81a", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/#i-b9cb0c8fac", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/tag-der-offenen-moschee-offene-tueren-fuer-begegnung-und-zusammenhalt/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Opens Mosques for Open Mosque Day", "summary": "IGMG said it participated with more than 200 mosques in the nationwide Day of Open Mosques and that more than 700 mosques in Germany opened their doors; IGMG said the event aimed to foster dialogue, mutual understanding and societal cohesion, and thanked volunteers and visitors.", "date_published": "2026-10-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Other Western States", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79755", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-city-halls/#i-3d090570ad", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-fl-condemns-neo-nazi-presence-anti-muslim-protests-targeting-delray-beach-meeting/", "title": "CAIR-Florida Condemns Neo-Nazi Presence at Delray Beach Meeting", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-10-02", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/de-mosque-bodies/#i-3b3bbb37c2", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20261002.pdf", "title": "DITIB Delivers Friday Sermon on Neighborhood Ethics", "summary": "DITIB said in a Friday sermon that neighbors are central to daily life and that Islam regards good conduct toward neighbors as part of good character, citing a Quran verse and hadith and urging Muslims to care for, share with, and not harm their neighbors.", "date_published": "2026-10-02T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79739", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-prisons/#i-29977fc97c", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-in-the-news-october-2-2026/", "title": "CAIR of Oklahoma Signs Letter on Oklahoma Immigration Detention Center", "summary": "The document reports that a 14-page letter, signed by the ACLU of Oklahoma, ACLU National Prison Project, Latitude Legal Alliance, YWCA Tulsa, Rivas & Associates, University of Tulsa College of Law Legal Clinic and CAIR of Oklahoma, condemned \"deplorable\" conditions at an Oklahoma immigration detention center.", "date_published": "2026-10-02T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Prisons", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:3faca1f8ff13", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/de-mosque-bodies/#i-b11729ec81", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/infak-barmherzig-wirtschaften/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Urges Infak Giving", "summary": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş said it invites its community to an annual Infak campaign, described Infak as sharing with those in need, and stated contributions fund mosques, community buildings, educational centres and schools; the statement includes Quranic and hadith citations and links to multilingual sermons.", "date_published": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:court:74907541", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-courts/#i-b0ebb3009f", "external_url": "https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/74907541/cair-foundation-inc-v-desantis/", "title": "CAIR-Foundation Inc Files Lawsuit in Northern District of Florida", "summary": "The docket lists a complaint filed by CAIR-Foundation Inc in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida under 42 U.S.C. §1983, case number 4:26-cv-00521, dated 2026-10-01, naming multiple defendants, the docket states.", "date_published": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79729", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-512f1143b3", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-texas-condemns-calls-to-restrict-muslim-religious-practice-at-texas-faith-fest/", "title": "CAIR-Texas Condemns Calls to Restrict Muslim Religious Practice", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79727", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-202ec4f50b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-welcomes-governor-newsoms-signing-of-bill-requiring-corporations-to-disclose-ties-to-slavery/", "title": "CAIR-CA Welcomes Signing of Bill Requiring Corporations to Disclose Ties to Slavery", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79724", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-prisons/#i-eee6da6b4e", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-cair-ny-welcome-federal-court-ruling-allowing-muslim-womans-lawsuit-against-federal-bureau-of-prisons-to-move-forward/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Federal Court Ruling Allowing Lawsuit", "summary": "CAIR said the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York denied a motion to dismiss a Muslim woman's lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons. CAIR said the court found the Bureau's actions substantially burdened her rights under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and that individual officials had qualified immunity.", "date_published": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Prisons", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79697", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-3079de27d4", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-disappointed-by-newsoms-veto-of-bill-barring-law-enforcement-from-taking-side-jobs-with-ice/", "title": "CAIR-CA Responds to Newsom Veto of Bill Barring Officers from ICE", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79690", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-legislatures/#i-d48941ffa3", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ct-commends-senators-murphy-and-blumenthal-for-supporting-legislation-calling-for-accountability-for-israeli-abuses/", "title": "CAIR-CT Commends Senators for Supporting Resolution Seeking Accountability", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79688", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-10/us-agencies/#i-dcf728041f", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-oh-joins-naacp-in-condemning-distribution-of-kkk-flyers-in-worthington-clintonville/", "title": "CAIR-Ohio Joins NAACP Condemning KKK Flyer Distribution", "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.", "date_published": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:adb84b2db04a", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-38cf62ac2a", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/muslimische-religiositaet-staerkt-gemeinsinn/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Calls for Inclusion of Muslim Communities", "summary": "IGMG said the Religionsmonitor 2026 found that stronger Muslim religiosity correlates with more pronounced social relations and higher public-spiritedness, and IGMG said the study also found weaker attachment to the civic community among some Muslims. IGMG said political and administrative bodies should permanently include Muslim and other religious communities in municipal advisory and decision processes.", "date_published": "2026-09-30T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Government Agencies", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79686", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-courts/#i-7511b1ef70", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/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/", "title": "CAIR Urges Courts and Congress to Address Immigration Reductions", "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.", "date_published": "2026-09-30T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79684", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-4bcc822ea2", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-pittsburgh-welcomes-resignation-of-school-board-member-over-anti-muslim-post-urges-meeting-with-muslim-community/", "title": "CAIR-Pittsburgh Welcomes Beaver Area School Board Resignation", "summary": "CAIR-Pittsburgh said it welcomed the resignation of a Beaver Area School District board member after he reportedly posted anti-Muslim and sexist comments, and urged the board member to meet with Muslim community leaders; CAIR-Pittsburgh said CAIR offers educational booklets for school officials and cited its 2025 civil rights report.", "date_published": "2026-09-30T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79681", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-a24ddf36e5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/action_alerts/cair-action-alert-thank-the-47-senators-who-voted-to-expose-the-truth-about-americans-killed-by-israel-condemn-those-who-blocked-accountability/", "title": "CAIR Urges Senators to Disclose Information on Americans Killed", "summary": "CAIR said it urges Americans to thank 47 senators who voted to advance S. Res. 852 and to condemn 51 senators who blocked the measure; CAIR said the Senate voted 47 to 51 against advancing the resolution and called for State Department and DOJ investigations and transparency.", "date_published": "2026-09-30T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79655", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-universities/#i-b68dbd635b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-arizona-supports-workers-right-to-wear-hijab-calls-for-full-respect-of-religious-accommodations-in-the-workplace/", "title": "CAIR-Arizona Supports Workers' Right to Wear Hijab", "summary": "CAIR-Arizona said it supports the right of a food service worker at Arizona State University to wear religious attire, cited Title VII and state law requiring reasonable accommodations, and urged Aramark and ASU to review policies and provide anti-discrimination training.", "date_published": "2026-09-30T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79634", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-ebb614c4bf", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-historic-senate-support-for-resolution-demanding-report-on-americans-killed-by-israel/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Senate Support for Resolution Demanding Report", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed nearly half of the United States Senate supporting a resolution for the State Department to report on Americans killed in the occupied West Bank and related human rights practices. CAIR said it called on Americans to contact their senators to demand support for S. Res. 852, and criticized the Senate vote that blocked the measure 51 to 47.", "date_published": "2026-09-30T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79632", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-2d9951566f", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-chicago-chicago-muslim-jewish-and-christian-teens-unite-to-stop-israeli-settler-attacks-on-their-friends-small-palestinian-village-almughayyir/", "title": "CAIR‑Chicago Hosts Teens Urging Members of Congress to Protect Almughayyir", "summary": "CAIR-Chicago said it will host a press conference bringing Palestinian, Jewish and Christian teens to call attention to Israeli settler and military attacks on the Palestinian village of Almughayyir. CAIR-Chicago said the teens are contacting members of Congress, creating artwork and organizing educational events to protect the village.", "date_published": "2026-09-30T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79630", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-cc67196bd3", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-sfba-san-jose-community-groups-to-rally-against-flock-surveillance-cameras/", "title": "CAIR-SFBA Urges City of San Jose to End Flock Cameras", "summary": "CAIR-SFBA said it will join community groups at a Sept. 30 rally at San Jose City Hall to urge the City of San Jose to end its use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras; CAIR-SFBA said the rally follows disclosure that an SJPD officer was fired for violating access rules.", "date_published": "2026-09-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79627", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-142c8f22f5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-pittsburgh-calls-for-resignation-of-school-board-member-over-anti-muslim-and-sexist-social-media-post/", "title": "CAIR-Pittsburgh Calls for Resignation of School Board Member", "summary": "CAIR-Pittsburgh said it called for the resignation of a Beaver Area School District board member after he reportedly posted anti-Muslim and sexist comments on social media, and said the remarks are unacceptable for an official overseeing education. CAIR-Pittsburgh cited the board member's public defence of the post as \"hyperbole\" and \"sarcasm.\"", "date_published": "2026-09-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79625", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-f80923daf3", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nj-supports-marlboro-muslim-communitys-federal-lawsuit-to-build-mosque/", "title": "CAIR‑NJ Supports Federal Lawsuit Against Marlboro Township", "summary": "CAIR-NJ said it joined AALDEF and a law firm at a press conference announcing a federal lawsuit challenging Marlboro Township’s denial of a mosque; CAIR-NJ said it denounced the zoning board’s decision and said it supports Muslim communities’ rights to establish houses of worship.", "date_published": "2026-09-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79621", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-e8f3a5d005", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-south-carolina-towns-passage-of-hate-crime-ordinance/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Hollywood, South Carolina, Hate Crime Ordinance", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed the town council of Hollywood, South Carolina, adopting a hate crime ordinance and noted the town is the 20th municipality in the state to do so. CAIR said it urged South Carolina lawmakers to adopt a statewide hate crime law and noted prior support for such legislation.", "date_published": "2026-09-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79618", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-36797bc8c2", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/action_alerts/cair-action-alert-urgent-senate-could-vote-tonight-on-demanding-the-truth-about-israels-crimes-against-americans-and-palestinians/", "title": "CAIR Urges Senators to Support S. Res. 852", "summary": "CAIR said it called on all Americans to contact their U.S. senators and demand support for S. Res. 852, which would require the State Department to report what it knows about alleged Israeli crimes and U.S. responses; CAIR said the Senate could vote imminently.", "date_published": "2026-09-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79614", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-1302b04720", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-cair-ca-welcome-california-study-exposing-use-of-parking-complaints-to-discriminate-against-new-mosques/", "title": "CAIR Highlights Study Exposing Local Governments' Use of Parking Complaints", "summary": "CAIR said it highlighted a new academic report showing municipal zoning and local approval processes are used to delay, restrict, or deny new mosques; CAIR-San Francisco Bay Area said it served as a community partner and called on municipal leaders to review land-use regulations, CAIR said.", "date_published": "2026-09-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79612", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-d5b84a03be", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-welcomes-governor-newsoms-signing-of-california-eid-state-holiday-act/", "title": "CAIR-CA Welcomes Signing of California Eid State Holiday Act", "summary": "CAIR-CA said Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2017 recognizing Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in state law; CAIR-CA said the bill permits state and school employees to observe Eid using existing leave and authorizes K-12 schools and community colleges to close by local agreement.", "date_published": "2026-09-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79610", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-universities/#i-f7fadb9d83", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-expresses-deep-disappointment-in-governor-newsoms-veto-of-campus-free-speech-bill/", "title": "CAIR-CA Expresses Disappointment Over Governor’s Veto of AB 2551", "summary": "CAIR-CA said it was deeply disappointed in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 2551, which CAIR-CA said would have required equal enforcement of Time, Place, and Manner restrictions across UC and CSU and added reporting and hearing requirements. CAIR-CA said expanded TPM policies have suppressed certain political expression on campuses.", "date_published": "2026-09-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79608", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-62930421ef", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nj-to-join-aaldef-marlboro-muslim-communitys-press-conference-on-efforts-to-build-mosque/", "title": "CAIR-NJ Announces Participation in Marlboro Mosque Press Conference", "summary": "CAIR-NJ said it will join AALDEF and the law firm of [name withheld] for a community press conference about efforts to build a mosque in Marlboro Township, and CAIR-NJ said it denounced a June zoning-board vote denying a Muslim community center.", "date_published": "2026-09-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79606", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-5bc664ab16", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-urges-senate-judiciary-committee-to-reject-adam-candeub-nomination-over-anti-muslim-writings-and-questions-about-disclosure/", "title": "CAIR Urges Senate Judiciary Committee to Oppose Adam Candeub", "summary": "CAIR said it sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member Dick Durbin, and committee members urging them to oppose Adam Candeub's nomination, citing his anti-Muslim writings, reported nondisclosure of more than 100 writings, and criticism of the Violence Against Women Act.", "date_published": "2026-09-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79602", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-c9d2bfec7b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/action_alerts/cair-national-action-alert-demand-the-u-s-finally-report-the-truth-about-israels-crimes-against-americans-and-palestinians/", "title": "CAIR National Urges Support for S. Res. 852", "summary": "CAIR said it urges Americans to contact their U.S. Senators to support S. Res. 852, which would require the State Department to submit an unclassified report to Congress on Israel’s crimes against Americans and Palestinians. CAIR said the report could trigger restrictions on covered security assistance if not submitted within 30 days.", "date_published": "2026-09-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79597", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-53f018f2b4", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ohio-condemns-neo-nazi-march-in-springfield-calls-for-unity-and-accountability/", "title": "CAIR-Ohio Condemns Neo-Nazi March in Springfield", "summary": "CAIR-Ohio said it condemned a downtown Springfield demonstration in which masked individuals waved Nazi swastika flags and urged local leaders and law enforcement to investigate and protect vulnerable communities. CAIR said its national office and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with those challenging antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and white supremacy.", "date_published": "2026-09-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:femyso:55161", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-49a0f43667", "external_url": "https://femyso.org/eadai-2026-building-the-europe-we-want/", "title": "FEMYSO Hosts EADAI 2026 Conference on Youth Participation", "summary": "FEMYSO said it hosted the EADAI 2026 conference bringing together young Muslim leaders, civil society organisations and policymakers, and that panels addressed security, economic inclusion and development of a youth anti-racism strategy.", "date_published": "2026-09-26T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "EU institutions", "Government Agencies", "FEMYSO" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79595", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-901e06964d", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-la-welcomes-civil-rights-charges-for-threats-targeting-muslims-praying-at-mosque/", "title": "CAIR‑LA Welcomes Civil Rights Charges Over Moorpark Mosque Threats", "summary": "CAIR-LA said it welcomed civil rights and criminal threat charges filed against a man who allegedly hurled slurs and made violent threats at a Moorpark mosque. The release says deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office responded and arrested the suspect on suspicion of criminal threats and interfering with free exercise.", "date_published": "2026-09-26T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79591", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-5e46168c1a", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-disappointed-in-gov-newsoms-signature-on-ab-2664-warns-new-law-could-chill-peaceful-protest/", "title": "CAIR-CA Says AB 2664 Risks Chilling Peaceful Protest", "summary": "CAIR-CA said it was disappointed that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2664 and warned the law could deter and criminalize peaceful protest near houses of worship that host illegal sales of stolen Palestinian land. CAIR-CA said the bill creates a 100-foot zone and an eight-foot approach restriction and makes a first violation a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in county jail or a $1,000 fine.", "date_published": "2026-09-25T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79589", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-f522b23f0a", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/action_alerts/cair-action-alert-tell-congress-to-reject-the-illegal-israeli-settlements-protection-act/", "title": "CAIR Urges Congress to Oppose Right to Worship Act", "summary": "CAIR urged Americans to contact their senators and representatives and oppose S. 5289 and H.R. 10052, saying the bills would chill peaceful protests and expose demonstrators to civil liability; CAIR called the measures the \"Illegal Israeli Settlements Protection Act.\"", "date_published": "2026-09-25T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79587", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-e1e1345725", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-expresses-solidarity-with-italian-muslims-after-new-decree-bans-religious-attire-targets-muslim-students/", "title": "CAIR Expresses Solidarity with Italian Muslims After Decree", "summary": "CAIR said the Italian government approved a decree banning burqas and niqabs in schools and limiting the number of students with poor Italian in each classroom. CAIR said governments should provide language resources and supportive educational environments rather than enact restrictions that isolate youth.", "date_published": "2026-09-25T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Other Western States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:mac:ff0a506be44f", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-1c1562a45e", "external_url": "https://www.macnet.ca/2026/official-statements/statement-from-the-muslim-association-of-canada-mac-regarding-threats-against-mac-islamic-schools/", "title": "Muslim Association of Canada Activates Security Protocol After Threats", "summary": "MAC said its Islamic schools and a mosque across Canada received a threatening email and that there is no indication of an imminent or specific threat; MAC said it has activated its security protocol and is in close contact with law enforcement.", "date_published": "2026-09-24T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Canada", "Schools", "MAC" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:51b04511fb38", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-mosque-bodies/#i-9ca5b0b4fb", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/der-wert-des-lehrens-und-des-gelehrten/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Sermon Der Wert Des Lehrens Und Des Gelehrten", "summary": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş published a sermon titled \"Der Wert des Lehrens und des Gelehrten\" asserting that prophets and scholars transmit religious knowledge and urging the community to learn from qualified scholars and encourage children to pursue religious learning, education and good character, the text states.", "date_published": "2026-09-24T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79571", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-universities/#i-c6fda3fc2a", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-joint-aclu-amnesty-international-usa-report-exposing-widespread-suppression-of-anti-genocide-speech-on-college-campuses/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Report on Suppression of Speech at Universities", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed a joint ACLU and Amnesty International USA report documenting suppression of pro-Palestinian and anti-genocide speech at colleges and universities, and CAIR said it provides legal aid, advocacy, and resources to affected students and faculty.", "date_published": "2026-09-24T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79566", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-3271375256", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-in-the-news-september-23-2026/", "title": "Council on American‑Islamic Relations Participates in Lawsuit Against San Jose", "summary": "CAIR said the Bay Area chapter of the ACLU and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, on behalf of SIREN and CAIR's local branch, are suing San Jose in Santa Clara County Superior Court, arguing that searches of the Flock camera database amount to unconstitutional tracking; CAIR listed related media items.", "date_published": "2026-09-23T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79564", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-d20df6ec67", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-az-urges-fountain-hills-town-council-to-reject-unconstitutional-anti-islam-proposal-targeting-sharia-law/", "title": "CAIR-AZ Urges Fountain Hills Town Council to Reject Anti-Islam Proposal", "summary": "CAIR-AZ said in a letter to the Fountain Hills Town Council that a proposed \"Florida-style\" ban targeting sharia law is unconstitutional, duplicates Arizona law, and would expose the town to legal and financial risk; CAIR-AZ said it is prepared to pursue legal remedies if the town advances such an ordinance.", "date_published": "2026-09-23T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79556", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-7fdca5d4c5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-and-cair-austin-condemn-austin-ice-shooting-call-for-independent-investigation-accountability-and-ice-reformation/", "title": "CAIR Calls for Independent Investigation After Austin ICE Shooting", "summary": "CAIR and CAIR-Austin said they condemned the ICE shooting in North Austin and called for a fully independent investigation led by the Austin Police Department, preservation and disclosure of evidence, cooperation by ICE, accountability, and protections for the injured individual and family.", "date_published": "2026-09-23T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:5d1d4adf8134", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-legislatures/#i-8266aa8d20", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/islamische-gemeinschaft-zu-den-wahlen-licht-und-schatten-fuer-muslimisches-leben/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Warns Against Special Measures for Muslim Life", "summary": "Ali Mete, Generalsekretär der Islamischen Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş (IGMG), said the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern result elevated a party whose program calls for a 'Reduzierung muslimischer Migration' and special obligations for Islamic communities; IGMG said Muslims' rights are guaranteed by the Grundgesetz and called for Muslim life to be treated as part of Germany.", "date_published": "2026-09-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Legislatures", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:femyso:55143", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-f898a3b5ef", "external_url": "https://femyso.org/eadai-more-necessary-than-ever/", "title": "FEMYSO Affirms EADAI Remains Necessary After Conference", "summary": "FEMYSO said EADAI brings Muslim youth, civil society and policymakers together to confront Islamophobia and to enable meaningful civic participation in Europe. FEMYSO said representatives associated with the European Conservatives and Reformists Group attended, audience members were filmed contrary to event rules, and FEMYSO rejects contested allegations in a recent report.", "date_published": "2026-09-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "EU institutions", "Legislatures", "FEMYSO" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79547", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-courts/#i-9984d5f268", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-attorneys-to-argue-before-u-s-court-of-appeals-in-challenge-to-u-of-missouris-exclusion-of-students-for-justice-in-palestine-from-homecoming-parade/", "title": "CAIR to Argue Before Eighth Circuit in Mizzou Parade Case", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-09-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79543", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-4e455bdc90", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-condemns-finnish-supreme-court-ruling-allowing-police-to-forcibly-remove-hijabs-expresses-solidarity-with-finnish-muslims/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Finland’s Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Forced Hijab Removal", "summary": "CAIR said it condemned Finland’s Supreme Court ruling upholding police authority to use force to remove hijabs, and said the ruling stemmed from a 2017 incident in which officers restrained two Muslim asylum seekers and removed their headscarves. CAIR said law enforcement should adopt reasonable, faith-respecting accommodations.", "date_published": "2026-09-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Other Western States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79540", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-c2ae66ebe2", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-philadelphia-partners-to-host-muslim-city-hall-day-2026/", "title": "CAIR-Philadelphia Hosts Muslim City Hall Day with City Officials", "summary": "CAIR said CAIR-Philadelphia and Emgage Pennsylvania will host Muslim City Hall Day 2026 on Sept. 23 with support from the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Muslim Engagement and the Office of Councilmember Nina Ahmad. CAIR said more than 70 students will meet with City Council offices and advocate for listed religious-accommodation, education, immigration and safety priorities.", "date_published": "2026-09-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79537", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-1820a5c2dd", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nj-partners-to-host-7th-annual-muslim-day-of-advocacy-at-trenton-state-house/", "title": "CAIR-NJ Hosts Muslim Day of Advocacy at New Jersey State House", "summary": "CAIR-NJ said it will co-host the 7th Annual Muslim Day of Advocacy at the New Jersey State House on September 24 to bring Muslim leaders, advocates, students and community members to engage with state legislators; the release listed a legislative agenda including divestment from Israeli bonds and a Muslim Studies curriculum.", "date_published": "2026-09-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79527", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-mosque-bodies/#i-3e8de9ac09", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-charges-for-bomb-threat-targeting-virginia-mosque-urges-community-vigilance/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Charges in Bomb Threat Against ADAMS Center", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed charges brought against a Spotsylvania County man in connection with an alleged bomb threat against the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Center and urged Islamic institutions to remain vigilant; the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said law enforcement arrested a suspect and charged him with Threats to Bomb.", "date_published": "2026-09-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79525", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-universities/#i-8704fc873c", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-sfba-welcomes-diversion-agreement-ending-felony-prosecution-of-stanford-pro-palestine-protesters/", "title": "CAIR-SFBA Welcomes Diversion Agreement Ending Felony Prosecution", "summary": "CAIR-SFBA said a diversion agreement will end the felony prosecution of Stanford students after completion of 100 hours of community service and payment of restitution, and that the California Attorney General’s Office assumed responsibility after a mistrial and the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office was disqualified.", "date_published": "2026-09-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79520", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-courts/#i-19a6e50bff", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-michigan-welcomes-charges-against-roseville-woman-for-threats-to-mosque-dearborn-mayor/", "title": "CAIR-Michigan Welcomes Charges in Dearborn Court", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-09-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79518", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-82f67bf4c7", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-philadelphia-condemns-white-supremacist-propaganda-posted-in-york-calls-for-community-solidarity/", "title": "CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns White Supremacist Propaganda in York", "summary": "CAIR-Philadelphia said it condemned distribution of white supremacist flyers in York, Pennsylvania and said it stands with local faith leaders, the York NAACP, and local officials in rejecting promotion of hatred. CAIR said it stands in solidarity with those challenging antisemitism, systemic anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and white supremacy.", "date_published": "2026-09-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79515", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-universities/#i-71ac026279", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-endorses-dropthegenocide20-call-to-exclude-biden-officials-responsible-for-gaza-genocide-from-positions-of-power/", "title": "CAIR Endorses DropTheGenocide20 Call to Exclude Biden Officials", "summary": "CAIR said it endorses the Drop the Genocide 20 declaration calling for former Biden administration officials who allegedly enabled actions in Gaza to be excluded from future positions; CAIR said it sent letters to Harvard University and the University of New Hampshire seeking revocation of appointments for two former senior Biden officials.", "date_published": "2026-09-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79510", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-ebe38a70e7", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-to-host-webinar-an-educators-guide-to-islamic-religious-practices-practical-tips-for-educators/", "title": "CAIR Hosts Webinar for Educators on Islamic Religious Practices", "summary": "CAIR said it will host a webinar for educators covering common Islamic religious practices as they interact with a typical K-12 school day and providing guidance to support Muslim students and families; CAIR said topics include prayers, Ramadan, attire, holidays, and addressing anti‑Muslim discrimination.", "date_published": "2026-09-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79507", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-dc8635b3e4", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-to-host-know-your-rights-webinar-for-muslims-students-and-parents/", "title": "CAIR Hosts Webinar on Muslim Students' Rights in Public Schools", "summary": "CAIR said it will host a webinar to teach how to protect the rights of Muslim students in public schools, covering religious practices and accommodations, bullying prevention, and steps families can take; CAIR listed Veronica Laizure as the speaker and Sept. 22, 6 PM CST as the date and time.", "date_published": "2026-09-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79505", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-f041468267", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-september-19-2026/", "title": "Council on American-Islamic Relations Publishes News Roundup", "summary": "CAIR said it highlighted recent chapter actions, including CAIR-Philadelphia calling for transparency, CAIR-New York calling on a mayor and elected officials to condemn a threatening letter, and the CAIR Legal Defense Fund representing an Islamic Society in a mosque lawsuit, among other media items.", "date_published": "2026-09-19T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-09-18", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-mosque-bodies/#i-1f98c1d2d0", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20260918.pdf", "title": "DITIB Preaches Against Geiz As Obstacle to Salvation", "summary": "DITIB said in a Friday sermon that geiz (stinginess) is condemned in the Qur'an, hinders sharing Allah's gifts, and should be avoided; DITIB said the Prophet taught generosity and warned against withholding wealth, knowledge, time, and love.", "date_published": "2026-09-18T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79492", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-courts/#i-008c6ac840", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-welcomes-federal-court-ruling-limiting-certain-warrantless-immigration-arrests-in-southern-california/", "title": "CAIR-CA Welcomes Federal Court Ruling Restricting Warrantless Immigration Arrests", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-09-18T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79490", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-a4bf6a4e8b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-expresses-solidarity-with-uk-muslims-following-ramming-attack-on-cornwall-islamic-community-center/", "title": "CAIR Expresses Solidarity with UK Muslims After Ramming Attack", "summary": "CAIR said it expressed solidarity with the British Muslim community after local reports and Devon and Cornwall Police said suspects used a vehicle to damage the Cornwall Islamic Community Centre and poured a liquid across the grounds; CAIR urged law enforcement and governments to ensure safety of Muslim communities.", "date_published": "2026-09-18T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79482", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-08330eff3c", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-september-18-2026/", "title": "CAIR Publishes Press Roundup of Institutional Incidents", "summary": "CAIR published a news roundup listing local incidents and its responses, including CAIR-NY calling on city leaders to condemn a threatening letter and noting that SIREN, with CAIR, sued San Jose over an ALPR database, CAIR said.", "date_published": "2026-09-18T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:mend:9fb8f2fb8fee", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-1895433782", "external_url": "https://www.mend.org.uk/letter-to-rt-hon-sir-lindsay-hoyle-mp-regarding-the-danger-of-islam-held-on-the-parliamentary-estate/", "title": "MEND Asks Parliament to Clarify Parliamentary Estate Event Booking", "summary": "MEND said it wrote to the Speaker of the House to seek confirmation and clarity about a lecture described as \"the Danger of Islam\" held on the parliamentary estate and to ask which Member or peer sponsored the booking; MEND requested information on due diligence and steps to prevent similar use of the estate.", "date_published": "2026-09-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Legislatures", "MEND" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79473", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-courts/#i-e7fc5e8984", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-minnesota-community-leaders-to-hold-press-conference-following-federal-court-appearance-of-ice-officer-accused-of-shooting-minneapolis-man/", "title": "CAIR-Minnesota to Hold Press Conference After Federal Court Appearance", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-09-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79471", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-d0be5ae016", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-expresses-solidarity-with-sikh-community-after-stabbing-of-sikh-truck-driver-in-wyoming/", "title": "Council on American-Islamic Relations Urges Law Enforcement Investigation", "summary": "CAIR said it stands in solidarity with the Sikh community after a Sikh truck driver was stabbed in Wyoming and urged state and federal law enforcement authorities to determine the motive and bring appropriate charges once a perpetrator is apprehended.", "date_published": "2026-09-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79466", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-8e5e56c999", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ny-calls-on-yonkers-mayor-elected-officials-to-condemn-intimidating-anti-palestinian-letter-targeting-residents/", "title": "CAIR-NY Calls on Yonkers Officials to Condemn Intimidating Letter", "summary": "CAIR-NY said it called on Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and local elected officials to publicly condemn an intimidating letter sent to a Yonkers couple, and said the incident has been reported to the Yonkers Police Department and is under investigation; CAIR-NY thanked the 2nd Precinct, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-09-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79464", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-bf681a1af9", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-michigan-welcomes-civil-rights-charge-against-mdoc-over-discrimination-against-muslim-incarceree/", "title": "CAIR-Michigan Welcomes MDCR Charge Against Michigan Department of Corrections", "summary": "CAIR-Michigan said it welcomed formal charges filed by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights against the Michigan Department of Corrections for religious discrimination and retaliation, and noted the MDCR seeks staff training and financial compensation for the incarcerated individual.", "date_published": "2026-09-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Prisons", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79454", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-4dfbcf3cc2", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-welcomes-rep-meeks-hold-on-trump-admins-transfer-of-2-8-billion-in-massive-bombs-to-israel/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Meeks Hold on Transfer of $2.8 Billion in Bombs", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed Rep. Meeks’ decision to place a hold on the Trump administration’s proposed $2.8 billion transfer of 40,000 2,000‑pound bombs to Israel. CAIR urged Congress to permanently block the sale, suspend military aid to Israel, and restore oversight of U.S. arms transfers, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-09-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79452", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-10ab832d21", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-philadelphia-files-right-to-know-request-launches-public-letter-campaign-seeking-answers-over-macklemore-removal/", "title": "CAIR-Philadelphia Files Right-To-Know Request and Launches Open Letter Campaign", "summary": "CAIR-Philadelphia said it filed a Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law request seeking records about the decision to remove Macklemore from the Lincoln Financial Field concert, and said it is organizing an open-letter campaign calling on the City of Philadelphia, PAID, the Eagles, and other parties for transparency.", "date_published": "2026-09-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79449", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-6fd159a29e", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-chicago-to-host-sold-out-gala-on-sun-sept-20-featuring-mayor-brandon-johnson-four-members-of-congress-linda-sarsour-keynote-speaker-ana-kasparian-1000-guests/", "title": "CAIR-Chicago to Host Sold-Out 23rd Annual Banquet", "summary": "CAIR said CAIR-Chicago's 23rd Annual Banquet at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace is sold out with more than 1,000 guests expected, and CAIR said the event will include Mayor Brandon Johnson, members of Congress, and a public livestream.", "date_published": "2026-09-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:uscmo:20605", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-f61b2fef89", "external_url": "https://uscmo.org/naza-and-the-story-america-was-too-slow-to-hear/", "title": "U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations Addresses Biden Administration Gaza Policy", "summary": "USCMO said the film NAZA presents insider testimony about Israeli targeting practices and civilian-toll calculations, and USCMO said American journalism treated Israeli institutional claims differently from Palestinian accounts; USCMO said the Biden administration continued military assistance to Israel despite public warnings about civilian harm.", "date_published": "2026-09-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "USCMO" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:3c32702f8c93", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-mosque-bodies/#i-87302b8a50", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/gerechtigkeit-und-barmherzigkeit-in-der-erziehung/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Sermon on Justice and Mercy in Education", "summary": "IGMG said the sermon addressed how teachers and parents should educate children with justice and mercy, citing Quranic verses and a hadith; IGMG said examples included the Prophet's kindness and the story of Moses and Aaron speaking gently to Pharaoh.", "date_published": "2026-09-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79444", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-01931e1be3", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-texas-calls-for-accountability-and-reconsidering-the-approved-social-studies-teks-after-substitute-teacher-allegedly-singled-out-muslim-students/", "title": "CAIR-Texas Calls for Accountability Over Substitute Teacher Incident", "summary": "CAIR-Texas said it called for accountability and reconsideration of the approved Social Studies TEKS after a substitute teacher allegedly singled out 3rd grade Muslim students and linked Islam to violence. CAIR-Texas said it encouraged parents to contact school administrators, is following up, and offers trainings on Islamophobia and bystander intervention.", "date_published": "2026-09-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79432", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-108ce38f96", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-condemns-vandalism-targeting-utah-synagogue-calls-for-hate-crime-investigation/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Vandalism and Urges Hate Crime Investigation", "summary": "CAIR said it condemned vandalism targeting Temple Har Shalom in Park City, Utah, and welcomed the Summit County Sheriff’s Office investigation; CAIR said it urged a thorough investigation, prosecution of those responsible, and application of hate crime enhancements.", "date_published": "2026-09-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79429", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-4f5d972e25", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-urges-senate-foreign-relations-committee-to-withhold-approval-of-wesley-hunt-nomination-over-anti-muslim-anti-islam-statements/", "title": "CAIR Urges Withholding Approval of Wesley Hunt Nomination", "summary": "CAIR said it sent a letter to every member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and all U.S. Senate offices urging senators to withhold approval of Rep. Wesley Hunt's nomination, citing what it describes as a pattern of anti-Muslim, anti-Islam, and anti-Saudi statements. CAIR requested the letter be entered into the committee's nomination record.", "date_published": "2026-09-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79426", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-53288571db", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-in-the-news-september-16-2026/", "title": "CAIR Issues Statement on Des Plaines Police Shooting", "summary": "CAIR said it issued a news release condemning the Des Plaines police shooting, urged investigators to examine the officer’s use of deadly force and failure to activate his body camera, and questioned whether opportunities to de‑escalate the encounter were missed, CAIR said.", "date_published": "2026-09-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79421", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-9ab96e9ab5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-rhode-island-resolution-rejecting-anti-islam-hate/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes South Kingstown Resolution Rejecting Anti‑Islam Hate", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed the South Kingstown Town Council’s approval of the \"Hate Has No Place Resolution,\" which the release says reaffirms First Amendment protections for religious freedom and rejects discriminatory messaging targeting Muslim community members.", "date_published": "2026-09-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79414", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-c710def692", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-connecticut-congratulates-bridgeport-boe-on-approval-of-eid-al-adha-school-holiday/", "title": "CAIR Connecticut Congratulates Bridgeport Board of Education on Eid Holiday Approval", "summary": "CAIR Connecticut said it congratulated the Bridgeport Board of Education for approving a resolution establishing Eid al-Adha as a districtwide school holiday beginning with the 2027 to 2028 school year, and said it supported the Bridgeport Islamic Community Center in the effort.", "date_published": "2026-09-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79407", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-631962162d", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-san-diego-welcomes-san-diego-city-council-unanimous-adoption-of-islamophobia-definition/", "title": "CAIR-San Diego Welcomes San Diego City Council Adoption of Islamophobia Definition", "summary": "CAIR-San Diego said the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution establishing a working definition of Islamophobia as an educational tool to help the city recognize, address, and prevent anti-Muslim hate. CAIR-San Diego said the resolution is believed to be the first in San Diego, first in California, and third nationally.", "date_published": "2026-09-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:irs:202602589349301885", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-charities/#i-afcebce38f", "external_url": "https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850910814", "title": "CAIR-Ohio Action Fund Files IRS Form 990", "summary": "The Form 990 filed by CAIR-Ohio Action Fund reports $1,000 in revenue, $873 in expenses, and $49,471 in assets for the year ending December 31, 2025, and states the organization's mission to empower marginalized communities and promote human rights.", "date_published": "2026-09-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Charities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79399", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-a720cee9d8", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/isgh-to-host-sboe-standards-press-conference-cair-texas-supports-community-response/", "title": "CAIR-Texas Supports Community Response to SBOE Standards", "summary": "CAIR Texas said it supports the Islamic Society of Greater Houston’s press conference responding to the Texas State Board of Education’s newly approved TEKS standards. CAIR Texas said the standards single out Islam, soften or erase civil rights history, and exclude Palestinian histories, and it called for religious freedom and educational integrity.", "date_published": "2026-09-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79397", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-76f5ab968e", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-welcomes-federal-court-ruling-in-favor-of-muslim-va-high-school-students-permitting-lawsuit-against-school-district-to-move-forward/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Federal Court Ruling Allowing Lawsuit Against Fairfax County Schools", "summary": "CAIR said a federal judge allowed a group of Muslim and Arab high school students' constitutional and Title VI claims against Thomas Jefferson High School and Fairfax County Public Schools to proceed, and CAIR said it will seek accountability for the students' alleged discriminatory discipline.", "date_published": "2026-09-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79392", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-courts/#i-eb08baa134", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-federal-indictment-of-colorado-man-for-online-threats-against-american-muslims/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment by U.S. Attorney's Office", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-09-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79390", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-8992dfffd0", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-un-call-for-preservation-of-evidence-of-israeli-genocide-and-war-crimes-in-gaza/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes UN Call for Preservation of Evidence in Gaza", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed statements by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urging international investigators be granted full access to Gaza to gather and preserve evidence. CAIR said it called on the United States and the international community to end blockades on forensic equipment and support legal accountability mechanisms.", "date_published": "2026-09-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79385", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-mosque-bodies/#i-3e342f76fe", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-hate-crime-and-harassment-charges-following-hate-incident-targeting-washington-state-mosque/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime Charges After Pullman Mosque Incident", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed law enforcement's decision to pursue hate crime charges against a suspect accused of harassing community members, uttering anti-Islamic threats, and attempting to break into the Pullman Islamic Center; CAIR said it is calling on Muslim community leaders to use its security resources.", "date_published": "2026-09-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79380", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-0214c8c0c0", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-september-15-2026/", "title": "CAIR Issues Statements on Multiple U.S. Institutions", "summary": "The Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR) said it condemned Macklemore’s removal from a tour and called on Ed Sheeran and promoters to reverse course; CAIR said its Texas chapter criticized a state board for changing 9/11 and religion curricula, saying classrooms now teach prejudice as fact.", "date_published": "2026-09-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79371", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-690de5c6ba", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ma-condemns-racist-hate-fueled-attack-on-black-man-at-kingston-cumberland-farms/", "title": "CAIR-MA Condemns Racist Attack at Kingston Gas Station", "summary": "CAIR-MA said it condemned an alleged racist attack on a Black man at a Cumberland Farms in Kingston and welcomed hate crime charges, and CAIR-MA said it thanked the Kingston Police Department for pursuing those charges.", "date_published": "2026-09-14T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79369", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-0b41858dd1", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-on-state-dept-to-condemn-firing-of-muslim-teacher-in-belgium-over-refusal-to-remove-hijab/", "title": "CAIR Asks U.S. Department of State to Condemn Teacher Dismissal", "summary": "CAIR said it called on the U.S. Department of State to condemn the dismissal of a Muslim special education teacher in East Flanders, Belgium, who was fired after refusing to remove her hijab under a provincial ban. CAIR said the policy prohibits staff and students from wearing items expressing political or religious convictions.", "date_published": "2026-09-14T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79361", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-51d7c57aaf", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-september-14-2026/", "title": "Council on American‑Islamic Relations Publishes Media Roundup", "summary": "The Council on American‑Islamic Relations said it condemned an East Flanders hijab ban, criticized a film and urged Senator Ted Cruz to denounce calls for violence; CAIR said it published a report counting 255 Muslim elected officials and held a news conference denouncing revised Texas social studies standards.", "date_published": "2026-09-14T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79351", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-bb663b573c", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-mi-calls-for-hate-crime-charges-after-armed-man-allegedly-threatened-to-kill-muslims-outside-troy-library/", "title": "CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges in Troy Library Threat", "summary": "CAIR-MI said four Muslim men were distributing Qurans outside the Troy Public Library when an armed man allegedly threatened to kill them, and that Troy police arrested the individual and recovered a firearm; CAIR-MI called on the Troy Police Department and Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office to pursue hate crime and related charges and preserve evidence.", "date_published": "2026-09-13T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79349", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-4398a65ee7", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ny-condemns-anti-asian-attack-in-long-island-city-urges-hate-crime-investigation-and-solidarity-across-communities/", "title": "CAIR-NY Urges NYPD to Investigate Long Island City Assault", "summary": "CAIR-NY said it condemned an allegedly anti-Asian assault along the Long Island City waterfront and urged the NYPD to investigate the incident as a potential hate crime and apprehend the suspect; CAIR-NY said it stands in solidarity with affected communities.", "date_published": "2026-09-12T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:uscmo:20601", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-4195059616", "external_url": "https://uscmo.org/twenty-five-years-after-9-11-remembering-the-victims-reckoning-with-what-followed/", "title": "U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations Issues 25th Anniversary Statement", "summary": "USCMO said it remembers the victims of September 11 and condemns the attacks, and said U.S. responses included creation of new security institutions, the 2001 AUMF, expanded military operations, and long-term consequences such as civilian casualties and displacement.", "date_published": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "USCMO" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:5aa8308f7680", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-mosque-bodies/#i-c18edd80a4", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/umweltbewusst-zur-moschee-islamische-gemeinschaft-startet-vierte-emissionsfreie-woche/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Launches Emissionsfreie Woche Campaign", "summary": "The Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş (IGMG) said it called its congregations to travel to mosques with minimal emissions during 16 to 22 September 2026 and will provide informational materials, local events, and education to promote climate awareness and change mobility habits.", "date_published": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-09-11", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-mosque-bodies/#i-52e1655874", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20260911.pdf", "title": "DITIB Delivers Sermon on Muslim Attitude Toward Infak", "summary": "DITIB said in a Friday sermon that Infak includes zakat and voluntary giving, should aim for Allah's pleasure, reach the truly needy, avoid shaming recipients, and consist of good, clean items; the sermon framed Infak as a form of worship and communal solidarity.", "date_published": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79347", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-3a26729651", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-says-indiana-lt-gov-s-escalating-anti-islam-rhetoric-incites-hatred-and-violence-against-muslims/", "title": "CAIR Says Indiana Lieutenant Governor Incites Anti-Muslim Hatred", "summary": "CAIR said Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith's escalating anti-Muslim rhetoric incites anti-Muslim hatred and puts American Muslims at risk of violence. CAIR said public officials should reject such rhetoric and uphold constitutional religious liberty, and cited a pattern of prior statements by the lieutenant governor.", "date_published": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79344", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-mosque-bodies/#i-54f166f75e", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-for-hate-crime-probe-of-vandalism-targeting-maryland-mosque/", "title": "CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe Into Maryland Mosque Vandalism", "summary": "CAIR said it called on local, state and federal law enforcement to investigate vandalism at the Islamic Society of Frederick as a possible hate crime. CAIR said an unknown male reportedly removed an American flag from the mosque gate while congregants were inside.", "date_published": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79338", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-courts/#i-2eb6c64787", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-in-the-news-september-11-2026/", "title": "CAIR Urges Supreme Court to Block USPS Rule", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-09-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79325", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-2584a2872f", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-calls-for-law-enforcement-to-probe-facebook-threat-to-kill-west-virginia-muslims-step-up-security/", "title": "CAIR Calls on West Virginia Law Enforcement to Investigate Threats", "summary": "CAIR said it called on law enforcement authorities in West Virginia to investigate an online threat to \"kill\" Muslims and to increase security around mosques; CAIR said it documented 17 incidents targeting Islamic places of worship in May to July and reported 8,683 anti-Muslim bias complaints in 2025.", "date_published": "2026-09-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79317", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-courts/#i-83e012e6a3", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ohio-welcomes-federal-charges-against-valley-city-man-for-threatening-lorain-county-mosque/", "title": "CAIR-Ohio Welcomes Federal Charges Over Mosque Threats", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-09-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79311", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-524e3f391c", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-la-condemns-antisemitic-neo-nazi-vandalism-targeting-ventura-synagogue-and-church-calls-for-hate-crime-probe/", "title": "CAIR-LA Condemns Antisemitic Vandalism, Urges Ventura Police Hate-Crime Probe", "summary": "CAIR-LA said it condemned antisemitic neo-Nazi vandalism that targeted a synagogue and a church in Ventura and urged the Ventura Police Department to investigate the incident as a hate crime; the VPD said officers are investigating and no perpetrator has been identified, per the document.", "date_published": "2026-09-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79307", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-804ea93f62", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-md-releases-resource-guide-for-educators-families-on-navigating-the-25th-anniversary-of-september-11in-public-education/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Releases 9/11 Resource Guide for Schools", "summary": "CAIR said it released a resource guide to help educators, school administrators and families in Maryland public education safely navigate the 25th anniversary of September 11 and to reduce stereotyping and harassment; CAIR said the guide lists recommended practices for schools and actions families can take when incidents occur.", "date_published": "2026-09-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79305", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-4aecae0487", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-md-congratulates-baltimore-organizers-residents-on-defeating-attempt-to-remove-palestine-solidarity-mural/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Congratulates Baltimore Organizers Over Mural Preservation", "summary": "CAIR Maryland said it congratulated Baltimore artists, organizers and residents who mobilized to prevent removal of a Palestine solidarity mural after a September 8 CHAP public hearing, and said the mural's preservation affirms Palestinian visibility and artistic freedom.", "date_published": "2026-09-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79303", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-universities/#i-f0edda7580", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/op_eds/cair-op-ed-muslim-children-should-not-carry-the-burden-of-the-9-11-attacks-common-dreams/", "title": "CAIR Says Muslim Children Should Not Be Held Responsible for 9/11", "summary": "CAIR said every child should learn about 9/11 and its consequences, but no child should be made to feel responsible for those events because they share a faith with the attackers. CAIR said the Unhostile Campus Campaign aims to foster campus free speech and protect students from discipline for their viewpoints.", "date_published": "2026-09-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79297", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-d209f26720", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-september-10-2026/", "title": "Council on American-Islamic Relations Calls for Investigation Into ICE Clash", "summary": "CAIR said its Maryland chapter called for an investigation after a clash between ICE agents and protesters in Frederick, Maryland, and CAIR-Ohio said a Valley City man faces federal charges for threatening a Lorain County mosque, CAIR-Ohio's executive director said the case shocked the Muslim community.", "date_published": "2026-09-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:db41dced7f61", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-mosque-bodies/#i-43284d43cf", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/charakter-muslimischer-eltern/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Delivers Sermon on Muslim Parents", "summary": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş published a sermon on parental duties in Islam, saying parents must provide for children, teach them faith and good character, and lead by example, and citing Quranic verses and hadiths to support those points.", "date_published": "2026-09-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79294", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-33eac023aa", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-md-condemns-reports-of-ice-violence-against-frederick-co-residents-calls-for-independent-investigation/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Condemns ICE Violence, Calls for Independent Investigation", "summary": "CAIR said it condemned reports of violence by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents against Frederick County residents and called for an immediate, independent investigation, preservation and public release of footage, identification of agents involved, and accountability; CAIR said it urged Maryland leaders and residents to take specified actions.", "date_published": "2026-09-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79280", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-e5042a6981", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-says-next-congress-must-hold-votes-on-ending-arms-to-israel-after-revelations-that-israeli-drone-operators-are-free-to-kill-anyone-in-gaza/", "title": "CAIR Calls on Congress to Hold Votes to End Arms to Israel", "summary": "CAIR said the next Congress should hold regular votes to end all military aid and arms transfers to the Israeli government after Haaretz revelations about Israeli drone operations, and CAIR noted that U.S. laws like the Leahy Law and the Foreign Assistance Act prohibit weapons transfers to forces committing gross human-rights violations.", "date_published": "2026-09-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79278", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-7cd629c6ff", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-in-the-news-september-9-2026/", "title": "Council on American‑Islamic Relations Criticizes Texas State Education Board", "summary": "CAIR-Texas said the state education board \"has turned our classrooms into a place where prejudice is taught as fact\" and wrote that entire communities are written out of their history. CAIR said it recorded 8,683 anti-Muslim and anti-Arab complaints in 2025, the highest annual total since tracking began.", "date_published": "2026-09-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:mend:1d3a28903bf9", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-a6a54b4c99", "external_url": "https://www.mend.org.uk/uk-sanctions-on-israeli-settlers/", "title": "MEND Criticizes UK Government Sanctions on Israeli Settlers", "summary": "MEND said Britain’s sanctions on Israeli settlers are largely symbolic and will not make Palestinian families safer; MEND said the UK should impose comprehensive sanctions on Israel, a two-way arms embargo, and firmly back the ICC and ICJ.", "date_published": "2026-09-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Government Agencies", "MEND" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79271", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-177a75ff16", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-chicago-launches-access-2-faith-prison-project-to-defend-religious-rights-of-incarcerated-muslims/", "title": "CAIR-Chicago Launches Access 2 Faith Prison Project", "summary": "CAIR-Chicago said it launched Access 2 Faith to protect incarcerated individuals' religious rights through legal advocacy, education, and community support in the Illinois prison system. CAIR-Chicago said it documented a 150% increase in prison-related matters, from 12 cases to 30 cases.", "date_published": "2026-09-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Prisons", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79267", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-courts/#i-0fc1531b30", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-dismissal-of-case-brought-by-woman-who-allegedly-targeted-indiana-muslim-employee-with-anti-muslim-comments/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Dismissal of Protective-Order Case", "summary": "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.", "date_published": "2026-09-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79265", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-mosque-bodies/#i-43895fcbdc", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ny-condemns-harassment-of-muslim-minors-outside-albany-mosque/", "title": "CAIR-NY Condemns Harassment Outside Albany Mosque", "summary": "CAIR-NY said it condemned reported harassment of Muslim minors outside a mosque in Albany and called on law enforcement to conduct an appropriate investigation; CAIR-NY said it urged witnesses to come forward and reminded community members that faith-based targeting may violate civil rights.", "date_published": "2026-09-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79263", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-6e4fce6849", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-on-congress-to-back-sanctions-on-illegal-israeli-settlements-recognize-ethnic-cleansing-of-west-bank/", "title": "CAIR Calls on Congress to Back Sanctions on Israeli Settlements", "summary": "CAIR said it called on Congress to back sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements and to publicly recognize the ethnic cleansing of the West Bank. CAIR said it last week urged the U.S. Senate to block consideration and passage of H.R. 4795.", "date_published": "2026-09-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79257", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-8246d4f84d", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-in-the-news-september-8-2026/", "title": "Council on American‑Islamic Relations Criticizes Texas Education Board", "summary": "CAIR-Texas said the state education board finalized an anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons and wrote that classrooms now teach prejudice as fact. CAIR-California said a 2025 report, as a sponsor of AB 2551, raised concerns about strengthened campus protest restrictions.", "date_published": "2026-09-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:67aa846f691d", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-legislatures/#i-d869d60b04", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/islamische-gemeinschaft-wahlergebnis-respektieren-grundrechte-verteidigen/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Respect Sachsen‑Anhalt Election Result", "summary": "IGMG said the election result in Sachsen‑Anhalt was democratically produced and must be respected, and IGMG said democracy must protect minorities; IGMG said it defends the rights of Muslim people and others and urged democratic forces to uphold human dignity, equality and freedom of religion.", "date_published": "2026-09-07T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Legislatures", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79255", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-484386b3b4", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-austrias-hijab-ban-a-fascist-and-bigoted-step-back-for-religious-rights-in-europe/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Austria Hijab Ban", "summary": "CAIR said it condemned Austria’s new ban on Islamic headscarves for students under 14 and called the law a “fascist and bigoted” step backward for religious rights in Europe; CAIR urged European human rights institutions to hold Austria accountable, the statement says.", "date_published": "2026-09-07T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Other Western States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79251", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/#i-0983dfd817", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-expresses-solidarity-with-belgium-muslims-after-neo-nazi-vandalism-targeting-mosque/", "title": "CAIR Expresses Solidarity with Belgium Muslims After Mosque Vandalism", "summary": "CAIR said it expressed solidarity with the Belgium Muslim community after neo-Nazi vandals reportedly targeted the Tawfieq Mosque in Schelle, Belgium, and called on law enforcement to investigate, bring perpetrators to justice, and enhance security for houses of worship.", "date_published": "2026-09-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Other Western States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:a9d9b9bda2b7", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-legislatures/#i-007f3ea4df", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/aufruf-zur-teilnahme-an-wahlen-in-sachsen-anhalt/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Urges Participation in Saxony-Anhalt State Election", "summary": "The Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş (IGMG) said it calls on eligible voters in Saxony-Anhalt to vote in the Landtag election and argued participation is necessary in light of right‑wing positions on Islam, education and social inclusion, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-09-04T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Legislatures", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-09-04", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-mosque-bodies/#i-eded767132", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20260904.pdf", "title": "DITIB Delivers Friday Sermon on Responsibility", "summary": "DITIB published a Friday sermon saying Allah gave humans senses as gifts and that those gifts entail responsibility, the sermon states. DITIB said believers should use their ears, eyes and hearts for good, beware vice, and concluded with a supplication attributed to the Prophet.", "date_published": "2026-09-04T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79243", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-6ac71c7464", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-north-carolina-to-hold-interfaith-press-conference-in-response-to-anti-muslim-hate-directed-at-mooresville-mosque-project/", "title": "CAIR North Carolina Announces Interfaith Press Conference in Mooresville", "summary": "CAIR said its North Carolina office will hold an interfaith press conference in Mooresville on September 8 to respond to a hate campaign targeting the Islamic Center of Lake Norman and the local Muslim community. CAIR said it documented 17 incidents targeting Islamic places of worship in May to July to date.", "date_published": "2026-09-04T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79241", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-44fcd434d3", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-la-welcomes-arrest-of-man-accused-of-making-threats-against-temecula-mosque/", "title": "CAIR‑LA Welcomes Arrest Related to Temecula Mosque Threats", "summary": "CAIR-LA said it welcomed the arrest of a man accused of making threats against the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley and commended the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for its response; CAIR-LA also cited its report that anti-Muslim bias complaints have continued to rise nationwide.", "date_published": "2026-09-04T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79238", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-59febc5b41", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-cair-chicago-back-quincy-human-rights-commission-resolution-seeking-accountability-for-illinois-aldermans-anti-muslim-posts/", "title": "CAIR Backs Quincy Human Rights Commission Resolution Seeking Accountability", "summary": "CAIR said it expressed full support for the Quincy Human Rights Commission after the commission decided to draft a formal resolution demanding accountability for a Quincy alderman's alleged anti-Muslim social media activity. CAIR said it urged the Quincy City Council to hold the alderman fully accountable and commended the commission's stance.", "date_published": "2026-09-04T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79233", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-8ccc4a703c", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-september-4-2026/", "title": "CAIR Comments on Media Coverage and Community Safety Advisories", "summary": "CAIR said multiple news outlets reported on its statements about Islamophobia and Muslim elected officials, and CAIR-WA said it is urging noncitizens to reconsider travel amid ICE arrests; CAIR-MI said it launched a safety toolkit for mosques and Islamic schools, according to the press release.", "date_published": "2026-09-04T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:igmg:91710a09a100", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/de-mosque-bodies/#i-a1d2d0b7c7", "external_url": "https://www.igmg.org/wissen-und-weisheit-im-islam/", "title": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Delivers Sermon on Knowledge and Wisdom", "summary": "Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş said in a khutbah that Muslims should prioritise knowledge of the Qur'an and Islam, encourage children to attend mosque and educational centres, and seek wisdom to guide conduct and character.", "date_published": "2026-09-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "IGMG" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79224", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-fb649a219d", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ohio-welcomes-firing-of-fremont-fire-captain-over-racist-comments/", "title": "CAIR-Ohio Welcomes Firing of Fremont Fire Department Captain", "summary": "CAIR-Ohio said it welcomed the termination of a Fremont Fire Department captain after an internal report of racist statements and commended department members and leadership for speaking out and taking decisive action. CAIR said the national office and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity against antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and white supremacy.", "date_published": "2026-09-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79220", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-41730543d7", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-on-senate-to-block-israel-first-america-last-bill-punishing-university-boycotts-of-israel/", "title": "CAIR Calls on U.S. Senate to Block H.R. 4795", "summary": "CAIR said the organization called on the U.S. Senate to block consideration and passage of H.R. 4795, which CAIR said would threaten federal student aid and chill student and faculty boycott advocacy; CAIR said the bill passed the House 237 to 169 with 33 Democrats voting yes.", "date_published": "2026-09-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79205", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-city-halls/#i-9f806d5c14", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/caircon-2026-panel-democracy-vs-fascism-the-fight-to-save-free-speech-religious-freedom-voting-access-and-immigrant-rights/", "title": "CAIR Plans Panel at CAIRCon on Democracy and Rights", "summary": "CAIR said it plans to hold a panel titled “Democracy vs. Fascism: The Fight to Save Free Speech, Religious Freedom, Voting Access and Immigrant Rights” at its CAIRCon National Policy Conference on September 12. CAIR listed speakers including a mayor and a state delegate, and named its moderator and other participants, CAIR said.", "date_published": "2026-09-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79203", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-18eb3f5732", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-september-3-2026/", "title": "CAIR Meets Baltimore County School Board Member", "summary": "CAIR said a Baltimore County school board member met with CAIR after an alleged anti-Muslim social media post, and Edward Ahmed Mitchell, CAIR national deputy director, said anti-Muslim rhetoric and violence are increasing and that his office received more than 8,500 complaints last year.", "date_published": "2026-09-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:court:74742385", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-courts/#i-33244b8a4b", "external_url": "https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/74742385/er-v-markwwayne-mullin/", "title": "District Court, C.D. California Habeas Corpus Petition Filed", "summary": "The District Court, C.D. California docket shows a 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by E.R. on 2026-09-02, case number 5:26-cv-05079, naming the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Executive Office of Immigration Review and multiple respondents, the docket states.", "date_published": "2026-09-02T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79193", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-5e262fd8db", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-arizona-condemns-fatal-tucson-hate-crime-shooting/", "title": "CAIR-Arizona Condemns Tucson Bar Hate Crime", "summary": "CAIR-Arizona said it condemned the deadly shooting outside a Tucson bar that left two men dead and called it a hate crime; CAIR-Arizona urged law enforcement to continue a thorough, transparent investigation, ensure full accountability, and encouraged community members to report bias incidents to law enforcement and CAIR-Arizona.", "date_published": "2026-09-02T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79183", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-298e976241", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-urges-congress-to-vote-no-on-h-r-4795-bill-threatening-student-aid-over-university-boycotts-of-israel/", "title": "CAIR Urges House to Vote No on H.R. 4795", "summary": "CAIR said it called on every member of the U.S. House of Representatives to vote no on H.R. 4795 and said the bill would threaten universities' participation in federal student-aid programs; CAIR said the measure would interfere with university autonomy and chill protected advocacy.", "date_published": "2026-09-02T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79174", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-4389aeb271", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-md-mosque-leaders-to-hold-media-availability-with-baltimore-co-school-board-member-following-apology-for-anti-muslim-post-meeting/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Hosts Mosque Visit with Baltimore County School Board Member", "summary": "CAIR said it will hold a media availability with mosque leaders and Baltimore County Board of Education member Maggie Litz Domanowski after her public apology for sharing an anti-Muslim post. CAIR said the visit aims to encourage dialogue, strengthen religious literacy, and identify steps to protect Muslim students' dignity and safety.", "date_published": "2026-09-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79172", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-ae56aa27c5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-september-1-2026/", "title": "CAIR Opposes Texas State Board of Education Proposed Social Studies Standards", "summary": "CAIR said it held a news conference opposing proposed Texas high school social studies standards and called on the Texas State Board of Education to reject the standards, saying the changes promote bigotry and would leave students with an incomplete knowledge of the world, CAIR said.", "date_published": "2026-09-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79169", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-schools/#i-c2c3690387", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-arizona-calls-for-accountability-after-peoria-school-board-members-latest-islam-is-not-a-religion-post/", "title": "CAIR-Arizona Calls for Accountability Over Peoria School Board Member Post", "summary": "CAIR-Arizona said it renewed its call for accountability from Peoria Unified School District Governing Board Member Janelle Bowles after a social media post stating \"Islam is not a religion.\" CAIR-Arizona said it called on Bowles to apologize and on the board to condemn religious discrimination.", "date_published": "2026-09-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79166", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-charities/#i-48caab61c5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-joins-150-orgs-in-opposing-trump-admins-threat-to-target-center-for-american-progress/", "title": "CAIR Joins Coalition Opposing Threat to Center for American Progress", "summary": "CAIR said it joined 150 organizations, led by Nonprofits Together, in issuing a joint public statement condemning a reported legal attack against the Center for American Progress; CAIR said the coalition warned the action represented an effort to suppress independent analysis.", "date_published": "2026-09-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Charities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79162", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-legislatures/#i-86df525762", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/caircon-2026-panel-the-people-vs-the-establishment-lessons-from-political-developments-in-2026/", "title": "CAIR Announces Panel on 2026 Political Developments", "summary": "CAIR said it will hold a panel titled \"The People vs. The Establishment: Lessons From Political Developments in 2026\" at its CAIRCon conference on September 13, 2026, and listed planned panelists and topics including analysis of the 2026 midterm elections.", "date_published": "2026-09-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79153", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-09/us-agencies/#i-ec1a25facb", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-texas-students-parents-and-faith-leaders-call-on-sboe-to-remove-anti-muslim-language-from-social-studies-standards/", "title": "CAIR Calls on Texas SBOE to Remove Anti-Muslim Language", "summary": "CAIR said Muslim students, parents, faith leaders and advocates gathered to urge the Texas State Board of Education to remove language they described as biased and hostile toward Islam from proposed social studies standards, and CAIR Action called for corrections before the Board's final vote, the release said.", "date_published": "2026-09-01T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79148", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-8f777d5d62", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-welcomes-state-legislatures-advancement-of-bill-protecting-students-free-speech-rights-on-college-campuses-urges-governors-signature/", "title": "CAIR-CA Welcomes Legislature's Advancement of Bill Protecting Student Free Speech", "summary": "CAIR-CA said it welcomed the California State Legislature’s passage of Assembly Bill 2551 and urged Governor Gavin Newsom to sign it. CAIR-CA said AB 2551 would require equal application of Time, Place, and Manner restrictions across the CSU, add demographic reporting on penalized students, and require hearings for students affected by TPM restrictions.", "date_published": "2026-08-31T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79143", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-8ef16692bf", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-sfba-welcomes-eeoc-finding-that-cisco-subjected-muslim-middle-eastern-employees-to-hostile-work-environment/", "title": "CAIR-SFBA Welcomes EEOC Finding on Cisco Hostile Work Environment", "summary": "CAIR-SFBA said it welcomed an EEOC finding that there is \"reasonable cause to believe\" Cisco subjected Muslim and Middle Eastern employees to a hostile work environment, and CAIR-SFBA encouraged people who experienced workplace discrimination to seek legal guidance; CAIR-SFBA thanked Legal Aid at Work for representing the employees, the document said.", "date_published": "2026-08-31T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79141", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-a88ef11d73", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-welcomes-state-legislatures-passage-of-the-california-eid-state-holiday-act-urges-governors-signature/", "title": "CAIR-CA Welcomes California Passage of Eid State Holiday Act", "summary": "CAIR-CA said it welcomed the California legislature’s passage of AB 2017, which recognizes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha and authorizes K, 12 schools and community colleges to close through locally negotiated agreements while permitting employees to use existing leave. CAIR-CA said it urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the bill.", "date_published": "2026-08-31T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79139", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-schools/#i-37b5c8fa43", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-action-and-cair-texas-to-hold-press-conference-call-on-texas-sboe-to-reject-biased-social-studies-standards-ahead-of-final-vote/", "title": "CAIR Calls on Texas SBOE to Remove Biased Social Studies Language", "summary": "CAIR Action and CAIR Texas said they will hold a press conference calling on the Texas State Board of Education to strip what they described as hostile and historically inaccurate language from proposed social studies standards, and urged the SBOE to reject the amendments, CAIR Action and CAIR Texas said.", "date_published": "2026-08-31T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79136", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-24eb55d63d", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-cair-fl-call-on-political-leaders-to-condemn-racist-attacks-on-state-rep-angie-nixon/", "title": "CAIR Calls on Political Leaders to Condemn Racist Attacks", "summary": "CAIR said it called on political leaders in Florida and across the nation to unequivocally condemn racist attacks targeting Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon, and said the remarks invoked racist stereotypes and constituted \"the very definition of anti-Black racism.\"", "date_published": "2026-08-31T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79133", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-courts/#i-36dac910a9", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-indictment-of-suspect-allegedly-tied-to-white-supremacist-terror-attack-on-islamic-center-of-san-diego/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Indictment in Attack on Islamic Center of San Diego", "summary": "CAIR said the reported indictment of a Winston-Salem teen is an important step toward accountability for those who allegedly facilitated the May 2026 white supremacist attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego, and urged prosecutors to follow the evidence, CAIR said.", "date_published": "2026-08-31T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79130", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-charities/#i-4bc8017d2b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-cair-la-condemn-anti-muslim-remarks-at-jewish-american-summit-calls-on-hosts-to-apologize-and-denounce-islamophobia/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Remarks at Jewish American Summit", "summary": "CAIR and CAIR-LA said they condemned anti-Muslim remarks made and applauded at the Jewish American Summit and called on the event sponsors to apologize, renounce the speakers, and denounce anti-Muslim hate, the press release said.", "date_published": "2026-08-31T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Charities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79123", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-c26d0ca4ab", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-removal-of-last-confederate-statues-from-virginia-capitol-square/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Removal of Confederate Statues from Virginia Capitol Square", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed the removal of the last Confederate monuments from Virginia’s Capitol Square and said public spaces should reflect values of equality, freedom and equal dignity for every person. CAIR said it commended lawmakers, advocates and community members who worked on the removals.", "date_published": "2026-08-31T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79121", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-fd47807f00", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-condemns-advancement-of-bill-restricting-free-speech-outside-houses-of-worship-hosting-political-events/", "title": "CAIR-CA Condemns California Bill Restricting Speech Near Houses of Worship", "summary": "CAIR-CA said it opposes AB 2664 as it advances through the California state legislature, arguing the bill would create a 100-foot zone and prohibit approaching people within eight feet to hand out literature or protest. CAIR-CA urged Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the bill and said it supports protections against violence while preserving peaceful civic engagement.", "date_published": "2026-08-31T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79113", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-courts/#i-256ec85c6a", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-judges-ruling-protecting-students-from-deportation-for-criticizing-israels-genocide/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes U.S. District Court Ruling Protecting Students", "summary": "CAIR said the federal ruling affirms that the government cannot use immigration enforcement to silence noncitizen students for constitutionally protected political speech and protects criticism of Israel; the document states the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression brought the lawsuit on behalf of Stanford's student newspaper.", "date_published": "2026-08-29T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-08-28", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/de-mosque-bodies/#i-e30f2d9b0d", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20260828.pdf", "title": "DITIB Delivers Friday Sermon on Remembrance of Allah", "summary": "DITIB said the Friday sermon (28.08.2026) states that hearts find rest through remembrance of Allah (zikr), explains zikr as both tongue and heart devotion, and urges regular prayer, Quran reading, and communal zikr in homes and mosques.", "date_published": "2026-08-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79103", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-59eb8e774b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/caircon-2026-announcement-dearborn-mayor-abdullah-hammoud-to-speak-at-cair-32nd-annual-gala-and-policy-conference/", "title": "CAIR Announces Dearborn Mayor to Speak at CAIRCon", "summary": "CAIR said it announced that Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud is scheduled to speak at CAIRCON, its national policy conference and 32nd annual gala on the weekend of Sep. 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C. CAIR said Mayor Hammoud will speak on panels about democracy protection and Muslim political engagement.", "date_published": "2026-08-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79101", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-courts/#i-1ce3f4a839", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-oh-welcomes-temporary-block-of-discriminatory-voter-law-in-ohio/", "title": "CAIR-Ohio Welcomes Federal Court Block of Voter Law", "summary": "CAIR-Ohio said it applauds Federal Judge Soloman Oliver Jr.’s injunction temporarily blocking HB 54, a law requiring naturalized citizens to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at motor vehicle offices. CAIR-Northern Ohio Executive Director Faten Odeh said the decision struck down a discriminatory voter law, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-08-28T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79092", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-universities/#i-0860c4c99a", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/new-cair-podcast-features-activists-organizing-for-palestine-in-alabama/", "title": "CAIR Releases Podcast Featuring Activists Organizing for Palestine", "summary": "CAIR said it announced the release of a CAIR on AIR podcast episode featuring members and co‑founders of Young Palestinians of Birmingham discussing grassroots Palestine advocacy and institutional pushback, including challenges involving the University of Alabama at Birmingham.", "date_published": "2026-08-27T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79077", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-schools/#i-a78203b551", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-august-27-2026/", "title": "CAIR Files Ethics Complaint Against Columbia High School Principal", "summary": "CAIR-NJ filed an ethics complaint against the Columbia High School principal over an Israel trip, CAIR said. CAIR Michigan released a safety toolkit for mosques and Islamic schools, CAIR said, and CAIR’s national office said it was \"deeply concerned\" by certain House Foreign Affairs Committee appointments, CAIR said.", "date_published": "2026-08-27T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79065", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-charities/#i-281f8f917c", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-girl-scouts-response-to-manufactured-outrage-over-muslim-badges/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Girl Scouts Response to Manufactured Outrage Over Muslim Badges", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed the Girl Scouts' response to backlash over Muslim badges and condemned those \"using Muslim youth as fodder for sensationalism, clickbait, and the anti-Muslim hysteria,\" CAIR said. CAIR said the Islamic awards are part of a longstanding, officially recognized multi-faith framework.", "date_published": "2026-08-26T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Charities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79063", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-schools/#i-f5b3bc42d8", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-baltimore-co-school-board-members-apology-commitment-to-visit-mosque-and-meet-with-muslim-communities/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Baltimore County Board Apology and Engagement", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed a Baltimore County Board of Education member’s public apology to Muslim students and families and her commitment to visit a mosque and meet directly with Muslim communities, and said it is prepared to work with the board to facilitate engagement and strengthen religious literacy.", "date_published": "2026-08-26T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79056", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-charities/#i-2d30ec3be6", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-in-the-news-august-26-2026/", "title": "CAIR Criticizes Backlash Over Girl Scouts Muslim Badges", "summary": "CAIR said those who manufacture outrage over Muslim girls and boys participating in scouting programs advance an ideological agenda and use Muslim youth for sensationalism, CAIR's director of government affairs told Newsweek.", "date_published": "2026-08-26T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Charities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79053", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-d1b33159cc", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-house-democrats-appointment-of-israels-most-committed-enablers-to-foreign-affairs-committee-an-insult-to-voters-and-desperate-attempt-to-shield-israel-from-acco/", "title": "CAIR Calls House Foreign Affairs Committee Appointments an Insult to Voters", "summary": "CAIR said it was deeply concerned by the appointment of Reps. Jared Moskowitz, Wesley Bell and Debbie Wasserman Schultz to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, calling them Israel’s \"most committed enablers\" and saying the appointments are an insult to voters and a bid to shield Israel from accountability for its genocide in Gaza.", "date_published": "2026-08-26T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79046", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-mosque-bodies/#i-d77662b6f0", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-mi-launches-safety-toolkit-for-mosques-and-islamic-schools-in-wake-of-rising-anti-muslim-bigotry/", "title": "CAIR-MI Launches Safety Toolkit for Mosques and Islamic Schools", "summary": "CAIR-MI said it launched a safety toolkit for mosques and Islamic schools to strengthen emergency preparedness, assess safety practices, and build relationships with local law enforcement. CAIR-MI said the toolkit was developed by its Safe Spaces department and is available to interested institutions.", "date_published": "2026-08-26T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79044", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-7d23ab0af4", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/action_alerts/action-alert-demand-congress-stop-the-israeli-settler-siege-of-qusra-and-sanction-israeli-settlers/", "title": "CAIR Urges Congress to Stop Siege of Qusra and Sanction Settlers", "summary": "CAIR said it and partners urge Congress to hold Israel accountable for alleged land theft and the siege of a Palestinian-American home in Qusra, and to sanction Israeli settlers; CAIR said Congress must act to protect [name withheld] and other residents.", "date_published": "2026-08-25T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79041", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-370ffbcca0", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-cair-tx-urge-doj-to-reject-gov-abbotts-baseless-referral-targeting-muslim-religious-practice/", "title": "CAIR Urges Department of Justice to Reject Texas Referral", "summary": "CAIR and CAIR-Texas said they sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon urging the Department of Justice to reject Governor Greg Abbott’s request to investigate airport washing and prayer facilities; CAIR said the facilities are open to all travelers and urged DOJ to focus on anti-Muslim violence and other civil-rights threats.", "date_published": "2026-08-25T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79026", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-09f48835d5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ga-faith-leaders-denounce-israels-violation-of-u-s-visa-waiver-program-and-seek-reversal-of-israels-entry-ban-on-u-s-citizen-faith-leaders-including-retired-emory-professor/", "title": "CAIR-Georgia Denounces Israel Visa Denials, Urges State Department Action", "summary": "CAIR-Georgia said it held a press conference with faith groups to condemn Israel’s denial of entry to 13 U.S. citizens and called on the U.S. State Department to press Israel to reverse the visa denials and bans. CAIR-Georgia said the denials violate the U.S.-Israel Visa Waiver Program.", "date_published": "2026-08-25T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79020", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-schools/#i-c87ceef7c9", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-august-25-2026/", "title": "CAIR Calls for Baltimore County School Board Member to Resign", "summary": "CAIR said its Maryland office called on a Baltimore County school board member to remove a social-media post, publicly apologize, and reaffirm commitment to all students or resign; CAIR said public officials must promote dignity and respect for every child and family, regardless of faith.", "date_published": "2026-08-25T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:femyso:55086", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/#i-df21ba3fae", "external_url": "https://femyso.org/femyso-welcomes-european-parliament-clarification-refuting-exclusion-claims/", "title": "FEMYSO Welcomes European Parliament Clarification Refuting Exclusion Claims", "summary": "FEMYSO said the European Parliament formally clarified that no discriminatory decision was taken and refuted allegations of exclusion; FEMYSO said it takes note of the clarification, noted solidarity from civil society and Members of the European Parliament, and reaffirmed its commitment to continued engagement with European institutions.", "date_published": "2026-08-24T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "EU institutions", "Legislatures", "FEMYSO" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79010", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-2d3e84b4e3", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-mi-calls-for-end-to-hate-rhetoric-after-receiving-death-threats-to-office/", "title": "CAIR-MI Calls for End to Hate Rhetoric After Death Threats", "summary": "CAIR-MI said it received three specific death threats at its office and reported them to local law enforcement, which CAIR-MI said are under investigation; CAIR-MI called on elected officials, community leaders and media figures to reject anti-Muslim rhetoric, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-08-24T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79008", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-17a942a631", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-arrest-in-spitting-attack-targeting-muslim-woman-in-kentucky/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Arrest in Kentucky Spitting Attack", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed the arrest of a suspect in an allegedly bias-motivated spitting attack on a Muslim woman in Lexington, Kentucky, and said it had called on local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate the attack as a hate crime. CAIR said it will monitor the case as it moves through the legal system.", "date_published": "2026-08-24T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79006", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-courts/#i-9bced4e49a", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-mi-welcomes-federal-court-dismissal-of-trump-admin-lawsuit-against-washtenaw-county/", "title": "CAIR-MI Welcomes Federal Court Dismissal", "summary": "CAIR-MI said it welcomed a U.S. District Court dismissal of a Trump administration lawsuit against Washtenaw County, and CAIR-MI said the ruling affirms local authority under the Tenth Amendment; CAIR-MI said it remains committed to defending civil liberties of immigrant and Muslim communities.", "date_published": "2026-08-24T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:79003", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-schools/#i-7d4d28cfc4", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-launches-back-to-school-know-your-rights-campaign-for-students-and-educators-amid-record-levels-of-anti-muslim-hate-and-attacks-on-free-speech/", "title": "CAIR Launches Back-to-School Know Your Rights Campaign", "summary": "CAIR said it released a Back to School Resource Guide and launched a national Know Your Rights campaign to reach Muslim students, families and educators. CAIR said its 2026 Civil Rights Report documented 8,683 discrimination complaints in 2025 and that the materials offer tools and reporting forms for incidents.", "date_published": "2026-08-24T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78930", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-schools/#i-992f1c2cec", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-md-condemns-baltimore-co-board-of-education-members-anti-muslim-post-seeks-apology-or-resignation/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Calls for Baltimore County Board Member Apology Or Resignation", "summary": "CAIR Maryland said it called on Baltimore County Board of Education member Maggie Litz Domanowski to remove a social media post about “Sharia Law,” publicly apologize, or resign, and said the post promotes anti-Muslim stereotypes and contributes to hostility toward Muslim students and families.", "date_published": "2026-08-24T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78925", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-mosque-bodies/#i-352b829b16", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-la-mpac-shura-council-condemn-anti-muslim-rally-targeting-islamic-center-of-southern-california/", "title": "CAIR-LA Condemns Anti‑Muslim Rally Targeting Islamic Center of Southern California", "summary": "CAIR-LA said it condemned an anti-Muslim rally planned outside the Islamic Center of Southern California in Los Angeles and called on leaders and residents to reject hate; MPAC and the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California also condemned the rally, the document says.", "date_published": "2026-08-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78915", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-3ead102e03", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-joins-call-for-resignation-of-wisconsin-mayor-over-anti-muslim-racist-posts/", "title": "CAIR Urges New Berlin Mayor to Resign Over Anti-Muslim Posts", "summary": "CAIR said it joined calls for the resignation of New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament after reports he shared anti-Muslim, racist and sexist posts on his personal Facebook page; CAIR said he should apologize, take responsibility, and resign, and it urged officials to reject anti-Muslim bigotry.", "date_published": "2026-08-22T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:ihrc:fc62cf016180", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/#i-a347721540", "external_url": "https://www.ihrc.org.uk/the-national-security-act-is-the-latest-expression-of-british-dystopia/", "title": "Islamic Human Rights Commission Criticizes National Security Act", "summary": "The Islamic Human Rights Commission said the National Security (State Threats) Act blurs the line between activism and terrorism and was enacted amid a fabricated Iranian threat narrative; IHRC said media and officials amplified incidents to justify the law.", "date_published": "2026-08-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Legislatures", "IHRC" ] }, { "id": "ins:ihrc:31a731ebe30b", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/uk-agencies/#i-61c8e7fb6b", "external_url": "https://www.ihrc.org.uk/how-race-riot-britain-became-normalised/", "title": "Islamic Human Rights Commission Says Race-Riot Britain Has Become Normalised", "summary": "The Islamic Human Rights Commission said Britain experienced another summer of race-riots and a documented spike in racist violence, and argued that Brexit-era politics and culture have normalised resurgent British colonial nationalism. IHRC said culture is being used to deliver this project and that non-white communities are not mounting sufficient resistance.", "date_published": "2026-08-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Government Agencies", "IHRC" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-08-21", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/de-mosque-bodies/#i-e733a24886", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20260821.pdf", "title": "DITIB Delivers Sermon on the Prophet's Birth", "summary": "DITIB said the sermon states the Prophet was born on the twelfth day of Rebi‘ul-Ewwel and that his birth announced the final, universal message of Allah; DITIB said the sermon urges believers to emulate the Prophet's character, observe the Mewlid night and pray for peace and justice.", "date_published": "2026-08-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78906", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-20b6f3da3b", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ga-interfaith-partners-to-host-press-conference-to-call-for-reversal-of-israels-entry-ban-on-u-s-citizen-faith-leaders/", "title": "CAIR-Georgia Calls on State Department to Urge Israel to Reverse Entry Ban", "summary": "CAIR-Georgia said it will host a press conference to condemn Israel for denying entry to 13 U.S. citizens and to call on the U.S. State Department and members of Congress to pressure Israel to reverse the visa denials, the press release said.", "date_published": "2026-08-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78902", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-0cc2854104", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-md-condemns-reported-harassment-of-muslim-women-at-montgomery-county-market-applauds-witness-who-came-to-their-defense/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Condemns Harassment at Montgomery County Market", "summary": "CAIR Maryland said it condemned reported harassment of Muslim women wearing headscarves at a Montgomery County market and applauded a witness who recorded the encounter; CAIR urged preservation of evidence and asked witnesses to contact Montgomery County police.", "date_published": "2026-08-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78900", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-d0bd69101e", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nj-celebrates-new-jersey-leads-the-nation-in-number-of-muslim-elected-officials/", "title": "CAIR-NJ Celebrates New Jersey Leading Nation in Muslim Elected Officials", "summary": "CAIR-NJ said CAIR’s 2026 Directory of Elected Muslim Officials reported forty-six Muslims serving in public office in New Jersey, from local school boards to municipal government and the State legislature. CAIR-NJ said it runs Vote For Justice, a Muslim Youth Leadership Intensive, and civic education workshops across the state.", "date_published": "2026-08-21T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:uscmo:20594", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-schools/#i-8f9ab5b46d", "external_url": "https://uscmo.org/from-school-boards-to-congress-mapping-muslim-civic-power-in-2026/", "title": "U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations Maps Muslim Civic Power", "summary": "The U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations said a CAIR and CAIR Action directory identified 228 Muslim Americans in elected and judicial office across 26 states, and said the deeper story is growth rooted in local offices, voter mobilization, and civic infrastructure.", "date_published": "2026-08-20T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "USCMO" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78891", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-4832a4102a", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/record-breaking-cair-cair-action-identify-255-muslim-elected-officials-in-new-2026-directory/", "title": "CAIR Releases 2026 Directory Identifying 255 Muslim Elected Officials", "summary": "CAIR said it released the 2026 Directory of Elected Muslim Officials identifying 255 Muslim elected officials across 26 states and nearly every level of government; CAIR provided counts including 98 council members, 63 education officials, 46 state legislators, 11 mayors, 18 judges and 4 members of Congress, and said 110 are women (43.1%).", "date_published": "2026-08-20T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78858", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-universities/#i-d10e750257", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nj-denounces-stockton-universitys-removal-of-gaza-myanmar-genocide-message-from-website-upon-donor-pressure/", "title": "CAIR-NJ Denounces Stockton University Removal of Genocide Message", "summary": "CAIR-NJ said Stockton University removed language about genocides from a Holocaust and Genocide Studies webpage after a major donor complained, and CAIR-NJ called on Stockton to restore the message and reaffirm academic freedom.", "date_published": "2026-08-19T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78855", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-1e44d62854", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-md-joins-coalition-urging-state-investigation-of-data-brokers-over-alleged-privacy-violations/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Joins Coalition Filing Complaint Against Data Brokers", "summary": "CAIR said it joined a coalition that filed a consumer complaint asking Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown to investigate alleged violations of the Maryland Data Privacy Act by data brokers; CAIR said the filing names specific companies and seeks enforcement where warranted.", "date_published": "2026-08-19T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78835", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-c1d44c81a1", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-mi-files-lawsuit-against-city-of-oak-park-on-behalf-of-muslim-employee-subjected-to-hostile-work-environment/", "title": "CAIR-MI Files Lawsuit Against City of Oak Park", "summary": "CAIR-MI said it filed a lawsuit in Oakland County Circuit Court on behalf of a Muslim records clerk alleging a hostile work environment, discriminatory and degrading statements, sexual harassment, and improper disclosure of sensitive information; CAIR-MI said the complaint alleges the City failed to take meaningful corrective action.", "date_published": "2026-08-19T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78829", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-schools/#i-94a2416298", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/community-advisory-cair-md-releases-new-school-rights-accommodations-and-anti-bullying-resources-for-2026-27-academic-year/", "title": "CAIR Maryland Releases School Rights and Anti-Bullying Resources", "summary": "CAIR said it released two resources to help families navigate Maryland public school systems and respond to bullying, harassment and discrimination during the 2026 to 27 academic year. CAIR said the materials include a bullying-prevention toolkit and a resource guide on families' rights and reasonable accommodations.", "date_published": "2026-08-19T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78821", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-431fd39aa2", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-sfba-urges-los-gatos-to-respect-federal-religious-anti-discrimination-laws/", "title": "CAIR-SFBA Urges Los Gatos Town Council to Respect Federal Religious Anti-Discrimination Laws", "summary": "CAIR-SFBA said it renewed its call on the Los Gatos Town Council to grant the West Valley Muslim Association’s appeal and asked the council to remove or revise 19 conditions that CAIR-SFBA said raise concerns under federal religious freedom and anti-discrimination laws.", "date_published": "2026-08-18T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78814", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-8006f3b435", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-on-amb-huckabee-to-demand-end-of-israeli-settler-siege-on-palestinian-americans-home-in-west-bank/", "title": "CAIR Calls on U.S. Ambassador to Demand End of West Bank Siege", "summary": "CAIR said it called on U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee to demand that Israeli authorities end the siege of a Palestinian-American's home in the West Bank village of Qusra, ensure the family's safety and freedom of movement, and restore access to water and electricity.", "date_published": "2026-08-18T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78811", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-7bdc1f2be9", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-minnesota-calls-for-criminal-probe-of-muslim-voter-impersonation-stunt/", "title": "CAIR-Minnesota Calls for Criminal Probe of Voter Impersonation Stunt", "summary": "CAIR-Minnesota said it called for a criminal investigation into activists who reportedly dressed in \"Muslim clothing,\" used fake accents, and attempted to impersonate Minnesota voters, and said the activists did not cast illegal ballots and poll workers reported the incident.", "date_published": "2026-08-18T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78796", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-e11a2c5908", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-cair-action-to-release-2026-directory-of-elected-muslim-officials-documenting-muslim-civic-leadership-across-america/", "title": "CAIR Releases 2026 Directory of Elected Muslim Officials", "summary": "CAIR said it will release the 2026 Directory of Elected Muslim Officials, which identifies 228 American Muslim elected officials and judges serving across 26 states and provides counts by office and gender; CAIR said the full directory will be available to media upon request.", "date_published": "2026-08-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78792", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-mosque-bodies/#i-b2e6bd7b05", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-la-condemns-threats-islamophobic-smear-campaign-targeting-islamic-center-of-irvine/", "title": "CAIR-LA Condemns Threats Targeting Islamic Center of Irvine", "summary": "CAIR-LA said it condemned violent online threats and an Islamophobic smear campaign targeting the Islamic Center of Irvine, that it is working closely with ICOI to provide support, and that it urged law enforcement, social media platforms, and community leaders to take threats and misinformation seriously.", "date_published": "2026-08-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78789", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-b7dcf54151", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-files-foia-request-seeking-records-on-advance-notice-of-fy2026-nonprofit-security-grant-program/", "title": "CAIR Files FOIA Request with FEMA Over NSGP Advance Notices", "summary": "CAIR said it filed a Freedom of Information Act request with FEMA seeking records about the timing and distribution of advance information for the FY2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program, and CAIR said it encouraged Muslim institutions to report application experiences to CAIR.", "date_published": "2026-08-17T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78780", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-658b2a4be5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-texas-condemns-manufactured-dfw-airport-washing-station-controversy-as-latest-anti-muslim-political-stunt-in-texas/", "title": "CAIR-Texas Condemns DFW Airport Washing Station Controversy", "summary": "CAIR-Texas said it condemned the “manufactured controversy” over plans for an additional washing station at DFW Airport and called it an anti-Muslim political stunt; the release said DFW abandoned the plans after Governor Greg Abbott threatened to withhold state funding and noted FOX 4 reported existing ablution stations.", "date_published": "2026-08-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78778", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-ca507f6dc8", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-august-16-2026/", "title": "Council on American‑Islamic Relations Urges Police Investigation in Shirley Vandalism", "summary": "The New York chapter of the Council on American‑Islamic Relations said the Shirley mosque vandalism is part of a growing trend and reported 17 incidents targeting Islamic places of worship in May to July; CAIR urged local, state and federal law enforcement to investigate. CAIR‑MN commented on a court ruling, and CAIR‑NJ noted an ICE detention and release.", "date_published": "2026-08-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78775", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-784303e251", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-says-top-israeli-officials-call-to-murder-30-to-40-each-night-in-gaza-again-exposes-israeli-genocide/", "title": "CAIR Condemns Israeli Minister’s Call for Nightly Killings", "summary": "CAIR said remarks by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir advocating killing \"30 to 40\" people nightly in Gaza provide further evidence of genocidal intent, and CAIR called on the White House and Congress to stop enabling Israel and to suspend U.S. military aid.", "date_published": "2026-08-16T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:irs:202632309349301808", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-charities/#i-b5f3e9c031", "external_url": "https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204761984", "title": "Muslim American Society Houston Files IRS Form 990", "summary": "The Form 990 filed with the IRS shows Muslim American Society Houston reported $196,275 in revenue and $263,024 in expenses for the 2025 tax year; the filing lists one employee and describes activity as \"Youth Activities and Community involvement.\"", "date_published": "2026-08-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Charities", "MAS Houston" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78772", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-de00acadda", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-ny-calls-for-hate-crime-probe-of-hate-vandalism-targeting-mosque-site-on-long-island/", "title": "CAIR-NY Calls for Law Enforcement Hate Crime Probe", "summary": "CAIR-NY said it called on local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate reported hate vandalism at a mosque site on Long Island as a possible hate crime. CAIR-NY said it documented 17 incidents targeting Islamic places of worship in May, June, and July.", "date_published": "2026-08-15T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-08-14", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/de-mosque-bodies/#i-72b8fdfd6b", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20260814.pdf", "title": "DITIB Delivers Friday Sermon on Ethics of Coexistence", "summary": "DITIB said its Friday sermon framed peace as justice, inner calm, security and mutual respect and called for forgiveness, mercy and nonharm to strengthen societal harmony; DITIB said believers should promote these values starting in their families and communities.", "date_published": "2026-08-14T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78765", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-courts/#i-a3396f2d42", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-minnesota-says-court-ruling-allowing-termination-of-somali-tps-to-move-forward-is-not-the-end-of-legal-challenge/", "title": "CAIR-Minnesota Says Court Ruling Allowing Somali TPS Termination Moves Forward", "summary": "CAIR-Minnesota said it expressed deep disappointment that a federal district court judge in Massachusetts lifted a stay allowing the termination of Somali Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to proceed, and said the underlying legal challenge continues; CAIR-Minnesota said the ruling could expose Somali TPS holders to loss of work authorization, detention, deportation, and family separation.", "date_published": "2026-08-14T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Courts", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78762", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-48248ba567", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-mi-welcomes-vote-to-censure-plainfield-township-board-over-anti-muslim-post-calls-for-resignation/", "title": "CAIR-MI Welcomes Plainfield Charter Township Censure Vote", "summary": "CAIR-MI said it welcomed the Plainfield Charter Township Board of Trustees’ vote to censure Trustee Robert Reminga and request his resignation, and said the board’s action followed controversy over an alleged anti-Muslim social media post that depicted a purported \"hunting permit\" for Muslims.", "date_published": "2026-08-14T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78759", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-3104868192", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-says-new-video-of-israeli-atrocities-in-gaza-must-prompt-congress-to-act/", "title": "CAIR Urges Congress to Act After Gaza Videos", "summary": "CAIR called on Congress to take immediate action following circulation of videos that appear to show Palestinian civilians in Gaza being bombed and killed, CAIR said. CAIR said the videos \"provide yet more evidence of the devastating human cost of the Israeli genocide in Gaza and the urgent need for accountability,\" and noted it had recently called for suspension of U.S. military aid to Israel, CAIR said.", "date_published": "2026-08-14T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78754", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-5ba8b67bd4", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-american-muslim-institutions-pledge-to-continue-freely-and-fearlessly-contributing-to-america-amid-surge-in-anti-muslim-rhetoric/", "title": "CAIR and American Muslim Institutions Condemn Senate Subcommittee Hearing", "summary": "CAIR said American Muslim institutions pledged to continue \"freely and fearlessly\" contributing to the United States and condemned a Senate subcommittee hearing that platformed anti‑Muslim figures; CAIR listed recent incidents of anti‑Muslim rhetoric and urged elected officials to speak out.", "date_published": "2026-08-14T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:mend:0ff313ffa4bf", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/uk-agencies/#i-14d0bbf12c", "external_url": "https://www.mend.org.uk/mend-stands-with-the-birmingham-4/", "title": "MEND Calls on CCRC to Reopen Birmingham Four Case", "summary": "MEND said it added its name to a joint statement calling on the Criminal Cases Review Commission to reopen the case of the Birmingham Four and urged a full independent investigation into West Midlands Police. MEND said it called for the convictions to be quashed and the men released.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Government Agencies", "MEND" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78751", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-5fbb1eae3d", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/community-advisory-cair-releases-top-12-questions-for-muslim-voters-to-ask-candidates-running-in-2026-midterm-election/", "title": "CAIR Releases Top 12 Questions for Muslim Voters to Ask Candidates", "summary": "CAIR said it released a nonpartisan resource titled \"Top 12 Questions to Ask Candidates Running for the 2026 Midterm Election\" to encourage Muslim voters to ask candidates clear policy questions and learn where they stand on issues affecting their communities.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78746", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-a5706ba487", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/community-advisory-cair-mi-urges-community-to-avoid-anti-islam-agitators-coming-to-dearborn/", "title": "CAIR-MI Urges Avoiding Anti‑Islam Agitators at Dearborn City Council", "summary": "CAIR-MI said it urged community members to avoid anti‑Islam agitators reportedly planning to attend the Dearborn City Council meeting on Aug. 18; CAIR-MI said the group includes Jake Lang, who has attempted to burn the Qur’an, and it joined the Dearborn Police Department in its warning.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78744", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-04c9071279", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-federal-hate-crime-charge-for-stabbing-of-muslim-in-utah/", "title": "Council on American‑Islamic Relations Welcomes Federal Hate Crime Charge", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed the U.S. Department of Justice indictment of a Utah man on a federal hate crime charge for allegedly stabbing a Muslim man in West Valley City, Utah, and commended federal prosecutors, law enforcement officers and bystanders, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78740", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-4f0b13094d", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-in-the-news-august-13-2026/", "title": "Council on American‑Islamic Relations Reports Multiple Anti‑Muslim Incidents", "summary": "CAIR said it responded to multiple reported threats, arrests and an indictment involving alleged anti‑Muslim incidents and called on authorities to investigate and hold responsible parties accountable, CAIR chapters and spokespeople said in statements.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78738", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-3f9914b9a9", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-mi-welcomes-charges-for-alaska-man-who-allegedly-threatened-dearborn-mayor-abdullah-said-all-muslims-must-now-die/", "title": "CAIR-MI Welcomes Federal Charges Over Threats to Dearborn Mayor", "summary": "CAIR-MI said it welcomed federal charges against an Alaska man accused of making threats to injure and murder Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and issuing violent, Islamophobic threats against Muslims, and urged authorities to continue investigating and hold anyone responsible accountable.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78735", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-d03ecb4f60", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-pennsylvania-welcomes-city-of-eries-response-to-anti-muslim-threats/", "title": "CAIR-Pennsylvania Welcomes City of Erie Response to Anti-Muslim Threats", "summary": "CAIR-Pennsylvania said it welcomed the City of Erie’s response to reported threats targeting the local Muslim community and urged law enforcement to investigate credible threats and officials to reject anti-Muslim bigotry.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78733", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-0563753fc8", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-fl-calls-on-florida-politicians-to-renounce-anti-muslim-hate-after-mass-shooting-at-mosque-thwarted/", "title": "CAIR-FL Calls on Florida Elected Officials to Renounce Anti-Muslim Hate", "summary": "CAIR-FL said it called on elected officials in Florida to renounce anti-Muslim hate after charging documents allegedly showed a suspect admired the San Diego mosque shooter and was charged with plotting a mass shooting at a mosque; CAIR-FL welcomed the charges, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78725", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-f9620718c1", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-for-hate-crime-probe-of-spitting-attack-targeting-muslim-woman-in-kentucky/", "title": "CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Spitting Attack in Kentucky", "summary": "CAIR said it called on local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate an alleged bias-motivated spitting attack on a Muslim worker at a UK hospital in Lexington, Kentucky; CAIR said a police report was filed and the alleged victim recorded a post-attack video.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:mend:af14f98f099f", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/uk-agencies/#i-1549c53ae9", "external_url": "https://www.mend.org.uk/mend-statement-on-recent-glasgow-attacks/", "title": "MEND Calls on Police Scotland and Scottish Government to Act", "summary": "MEND said Islamophobic attacks occurred across Glasgow, including assaults and a far-right march, and called on Police Scotland to disclose whether the incidents are being examined together and what protections are in place; MEND also urged the Scottish Government to take action.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Government Agencies", "MEND" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78719", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-2e7aca5d78", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-fl-welcomes-arrest-for-alleged-planned-mass-shooting-targeting-mosque/", "title": "CAIR-FL Welcomes Arrest by Florida Law Enforcement", "summary": "CAIR-FL said it welcomed the arrest and commended law enforcement for taking alleged threats seriously, and CAIR said its civil rights report documented 8,683 anti-Muslim bias complaints in 2025, the highest number recorded since 1996.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78717", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-schools/#i-6c0363a5a0", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-san-diego-condemns-hate-vandalism-targeting-residence-of-jewish-fraternity-members/", "title": "CAIR‑San Diego Condemns Antisemitic Vandalism Targeting Fraternity Residence", "summary": "CAIR‑San Diego said it condemned antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas and “KKK,” at a private residence housing Alpha Epsilon Pi members and expressed solidarity with Jewish students and community members. CAIR‑San Diego urged the university community and law enforcement to take incidents of hate vandalism seriously, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78616", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-01303ab6ef", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-applauds-sen-van-hollens-call-for-u-s-ambassador-mike-huckabee-to-resign/", "title": "CAIR Applauds Call for U.S. Ambassador to Resign", "summary": "CAIR’s Maryland office said it supports Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s call for U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee to resign, citing concerns about Huckabee’s failure to defend American citizens and interests in Israel. CAIR said the Trump administration and the State Department must ensure diplomats defend the rights and safety of all U.S. citizens abroad.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78584", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-b71d42f5d5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-withdrawal-of-proposed-ban-on-non-existent-public-calls-to-prayer-in-tennessee-county/", "title": "CAIR Welcomes Withdrawal of Knox County Adhan Ban Proposal", "summary": "CAIR said it welcomed the withdrawal of a Knox County ordinance proposed by Commissioner Andy Fox that would ban public Islamic calls to prayer, and CAIR said the proposal was unconstitutional and that there are no reports of mosques broadcasting the call to prayer in the county.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78554", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-schools/#i-c39fa69f5f", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-la-calls-on-abcusd-to-publicly-condemn-anti-muslim-hate-following-islamophobic-statements-at-board-meeting/", "title": "CAIR‑LA Urges ABCUSD to Publicly Condemn Anti‑Muslim Remarks", "summary": "CAIR-LA said it sent a letter to ABCUSD expressing concern about anti-Muslim and xenophobic statements made at a board meeting and called on the board to publicly condemn the remarks and affirm the district's commitment to student safety and dignity.", "date_published": "2026-08-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Schools", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78552", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-1dd23b34f0", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ca-urges-new-california-civil-rights-director-to-address-anti-muslim-bias-in-schools/", "title": "CAIR-CA Urges California Civil Rights Office to Address Anti-Muslim Bias", "summary": "CAIR-CA said it urged the newly appointed Office of Civil Rights Director Lele Yutzy and state leaders to address anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian discrimination, to use merit-based hiring for discrimination-prevention coordinators, and to establish a Deputy Coordinator on Anti-Muslim Discrimination via SB 998.", "date_published": "2026-08-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78549", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-universities/#i-33877dffa4", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-philadelphia-says-haverford-college-settlement-threatens-free-speech-by-falsely-conflating-criticism-of-zionism-with-antisemitism/", "title": "CAIR-Philadelphia Says Haverford College Settlement Threatens Free Speech", "summary": "CAIR-Philadelphia said Haverford College resolved litigation that conflates criticism of Zionism with antisemitism and risks undermining academic freedom and students' rights. CAIR-Philadelphia called on the College to reaffirm commitment to academic freedom, viewpoint diversity, and equal protection for all community members.", "date_published": "2026-08-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Universities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78546", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-mosque-bodies/#i-8a40137da1", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nait-host-first-regional-active-shooter-mosque-safety-training/", "title": "CAIR Hosts Regional Active Shooter Training for Mosques", "summary": "CAIR said it and the North American Islamic Trust held the first regional active shooter and safety training on August 8 at Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, Virginia, for mosques, Islamic private schools and other faith-based institutions. CAIR said the session provided guidance to religious leaders and community members about preventing, recognizing and addressing threats.", "date_published": "2026-08-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78543", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-f89a994ed5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-on-state-department-to-condemn-frances-closure-of-mosque-over-recitation-of-quran/", "title": "CAIR Calls on State Department to Condemn France's Mosque Closure", "summary": "CAIR said it called on the State Department to condemn France’s closure of a mosque reportedly over recitation of Quranic verses, and noted a French court upheld the mosque’s six-month closure; CAIR said shutting a house of worship for reading its holy text is religious discrimination, per the statement.", "date_published": "2026-08-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78541", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-4c90748bfb", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-august-10-2026/", "title": "CAIR Issues Statements on Muslim-Related Incidents and Surveillance", "summary": "CAIR said a senator condemned anti-Muslim rhetoric and CAIR’s national executive director said American Muslims deserve dignity and respect; CAIR’s Houston director said expansion of surveillance cameras would increase fear in a local community, and CAIR cited media coverage of lawsuits alleging differential treatment of Muslims.", "date_published": "2026-08-10T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78536", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-86782769fd", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-says-america-does-not-belong-to-any-one-race-or-religion-after-trumps-anti-muslim-post/", "title": "CAIR Calls on President Trump and Congress to Reject Anti-Muslim Post", "summary": "CAIR said \"America does not belong to any one race or religion,\" and called on President Trump to remove a social-media post it described as hateful; CAIR urged members of Congress to reject efforts that fuel anti-Muslim hatred, the statement said.", "date_published": "2026-08-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78533", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-15f8879e73", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-commends-sen-bill-cassidy-for-condemning-republican-colleagues-anti-muslim-remarks/", "title": "CAIR Commends Sen. Bill Cassidy for Condemning Anti-Muslim Remarks", "summary": "CAIR said Senator Bill Cassidy publicly condemned anti-Muslim remarks by Republican colleagues and affirmed that Muslims must be judged as individuals, not collectively; CAIR said his comments reject collective blame and called on leaders to reject anti-Muslim bigotry, the release stated.", "date_published": "2026-08-09T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78523", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-2293b37fd1", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-says-congress-must-act-after-leaked-image-shows-elderly-palestinian-men-before-execution-by-israeli-forces-in-gaza/", "title": "CAIR Urges Congress to Suspend U.S. Military Aid", "summary": "CAIR said it called on Congress to immediately suspend U.S. military aid to Israel after a newly-leaked image allegedly showed elderly Palestinians used as human shields and then executed; CAIR said the image should \"shock the conscience\" and renewed calls for accountability and the release of a detained doctor.", "date_published": "2026-08-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78518", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-mosque-bodies/#i-c6e5756710", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/bicc-cair-ct-host-community-information-session-with-governor-ned-lamont/", "title": "BICC Hosts Connecticut Governor for Community Information Session", "summary": "CAIR said the Bridgeport Islamic Community Center, in coordination with CAIR-CT, hosted Governor Ned Lamont for an information session where participants questioned him on education, healthcare affordability, property taxes, immigration enforcement, small-business development, and Connecticut’s relationship with Israel. CAIR said the governor addressed 300 members after Friday prayer.", "date_published": "2026-08-08T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:ditib:ditib-de-2026-08-07", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/de-mosque-bodies/#i-c2a5ea5994", "external_url": "https://www.ditib.de/hutbe/hutbe_de_20260807.pdf", "title": "DITIB Delivers Friday Sermon on the Quran", "summary": "DITIB said the Quran is the word of Allah and the greatest guidance sent to humanity, and the sermon urged believers to learn, recite, teach and live by the Quran, including instructing children and describing spiritual and familial benefits, DITIB said.", "date_published": "2026-08-07T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "Germany", "Mosque Networks", "DITIB" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78512", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-charities/#i-2511bd7ec5", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/careers/newyork/temporary-staff-attorney/", "title": "CAIR‑NY Announces Temporary Staff Attorney Position", "summary": "CAIR-NY said it seeks a temporary staff attorney for a four-month, full-time term in New York City beginning October 10 to cover parental leave, and described duties including litigation support, community education, and limited representation for student disciplinary matters.", "date_published": "2026-08-07T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Charities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78503", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-1b1666c770", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-brings-muslim-youth-to-capitol-hill-in-dc-for-advocacy-training-at-sold-out-muslim-youth-leadership-symposium/", "title": "CAIR Brings Muslim Youth to Capitol Hill for Advocacy Training", "summary": "CAIR said it held its 11th Annual Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium on Capitol Hill at the Rayburn House Office Building, bringing Muslim youth ages 13 to 19 for leadership development, civic education and advocacy training, and thanked its congressional host and partners.", "date_published": "2026-08-07T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78498", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-e15643f1e0", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-philadelphia-welcomes-federal-civil-rights-indictment-in-northeast-philadelphia-islamic-center-arson-case/", "title": "CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Federal Indictment in Mosque Arson Case", "summary": "CAIR-Philadelphia said it welcomed a federal indictment charging [name withheld] with a civil rights offense in connection with the July 5 arson at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center, and said the charge recognizes an alleged anti-Muslim motive; CAIR-Philadelphia said it has advocated for a thorough investigation.", "date_published": "2026-08-07T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:uscmo:20589", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-3f4d8bdc22", "external_url": "https://uscmo.org/peace-on-paper-war-on-the-ground-why-gazas-latest-breakthrough-has-yet-to-protect-palestinians/", "title": "U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations Says Trump Roadmap Fails to Protect Palestinians", "summary": "U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations said President Trump’s roadmap calls for cessation, withdrawal, and reconstruction, but that Israeli attacks, expanding military control, repeated displacement, and insufficient humanitarian aid have continued, and that key implementation institutions are not yet operational.", "date_published": "2026-08-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "USCMO" ] }, { "id": "ins:uscmo:20583", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-mosque-bodies/#i-8dc9c1cea0", "external_url": "https://uscmo.org/from-mosque-doors-to-city-hall-american-muslims-face-growing-pressure-over-the-right-to-worship/", "title": "U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations Reports Pressure on Muslim Worship", "summary": "U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations said Muslim communities face increasing pressure around the right to worship and to build institutions. The statement cited a CAIR report that documented 17 incidents affecting Islamic places of worship in May to July 2026, and noted lawsuits and zoning disputes in U.S. cities, including Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.", "date_published": "2026-08-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "USCMO" ] }, { "id": "ins:uscmo:20575", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-mosque-bodies/#i-bc020b3744", "external_url": "https://uscmo.org/the-national-twin-mosque-initiative-moving-from-faith-to-action/", "title": "US Council of Muslim Organizations Launches National Twin-Mosque Initiative", "summary": "US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) said it created the National Twin-Mosque Initiative to turn Muslim institutions' belief and opposition to racism into sustained antiracist action and partnerships, and said [name withheld] sponsors and supports the initiative.", "date_published": "2026-08-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "USCMO" ] }, { "id": "ins:uscmo:20571", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-2c808f46d5", "external_url": "https://uscmo.org/uscmo-recognizes-historic-muslim-american-civic-milestone-following-michigan-u-s-senate-primary/", "title": "US Council of Muslim Organizations Recognizes Michigan Senate Primary Milestone", "summary": "The US Council of Muslim Organizations said Dr. Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate in Michigan and that this advances him toward potentially becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate; USCMO said the result reflects years of voter education, organizing, and civic participation.", "date_published": "2026-08-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "USCMO" ] }, { "id": "ins:ihrc:083150d0b309", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/uk-agencies/#i-56c261a1da", "external_url": "https://www.ihrc.org.uk/watchdog-must-not-soft-pedal-over-uk-charity-support-for-genocide/", "title": "Islamic Human Rights Commission Urges Charity Commission to Act", "summary": "IHRC said it welcomed the Charity Commission's announcement that it had opened investigations into eight charities and said the Commission had not disclosed the charities' names; IHRC said it first raised concerns over donations for 'uncharitable purposes' in 2015 and submitted a fresh complaint in 2024.", "date_published": "2026-08-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Government Agencies", "IHRC" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78494", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-2a4e03d292", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-pittsburgh-welcomes-arrest-of-erie-man-over-antisemitic-threats/", "title": "CAIR-Pittsburgh Welcomes Federal Arrest Over Antisemitic Threats", "summary": "CAIR-Pittsburgh said it welcomed the arrest and federal charges filed against an Erie man accused of making violent antisemitic threats, and said federal authorities allege the man posted online threats prompting an FBI investigation. CAIR said it stands in solidarity with affected communities and affirmed its mission.", "date_published": "2026-08-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78492", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-mosque-bodies/#i-9575868435", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-august-6-2026/", "title": "CAIR Publishes News Roundup on Mosque, Campus, and Immigration Items", "summary": "CAIR published a news roundup linking coverage of mosque zoning and opposition, a McKinney mosque vote, a RLUIPA zoning case, campus time/place/manner policy debates at UC, an immigration court matter, and a detained Gaza hospital director; the release includes CAIR statements and quotes from CAIR-NC and CAIR-CA.", "date_published": "2026-08-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Mosque Networks", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78488", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-33e39cbfe2", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-ohio-calls-for-hate-crime-probe-of-die-vandalism-targeting-cincinnati-mosque/", "title": "CAIR-Ohio Calls for Law Enforcement Probe of Cincinnati Mosque Vandalism", "summary": "CAIR-Ohio said it called on local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate the burglary and vandalism of the Westwood Islamic Community Center in Cincinnati as a possible hate crime, and said suspects left threatening graffiti including the word “Die.” CAIR said it has documented related increases in incidents.", "date_published": "2026-08-06T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78367", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-charities/#i-8a8a968aed", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-congratulates-government-affairs-director-robert-s-mccaw-on-appointment-as-uscmo-board-chairman/", "title": "CAIR Congratulates Director on USCMO Board Chair Appointment", "summary": "CAIR said it congratulated its Government Affairs Department Director Robert S. McCaw on his appointment as 2026 to 2027 Board Chairman of the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations, and described his years of service and role in organizing National Muslim Advocacy Day.", "date_published": "2026-08-05T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Charities", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78360", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-bedbc65f15", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-in-the-news-august-5-2026/", "title": "CAIR Sues City of Broken Arrow Over Mosque Rezoning Denial", "summary": "CAIR and the Islamic Society of Tulsa said they are suing the City of Broken Arrow for denying a rezoning application to build a mosque, citing religious freedom laws, the document reported. The document also described CAIR as launching a national civic engagement campaign called Muslims.Vote.", "date_published": "2026-08-05T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78351", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-d6029efc4a", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-calls-on-congress-to-demand-justice-after-trump-admin-kills-family-in-iran-with-2000-lb-bomb/", "title": "CAIR Urges Congress to Investigate Lethal U.S. Strike in Iran", "summary": "CAIR said it urged lawmakers to launch a full, independent investigation and to hold the Trump administration and the Pentagon accountable after a strike in Iran destroyed a family home and killed three civilians. CAIR said members of Congress should demand justice, transparency, and a full investigation.", "date_published": "2026-08-04T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78349", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-32b578fd9f", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-supports-nc-mosque-after-town-council-meeting-includes-conspiratorial-anti-muslim-rhetoric/", "title": "CAIR Supports Islamic Center After Mooresville Commissioners' Anti-Muslim Comments", "summary": "CAIR said its North Carolina office condemned conspiratorial anti-Muslim comments made during the Mooresville Board of Commissioners public comment session and said it supports the Islamic Center of Lake Norman's new building and offered assistance for its safety, citing recent threats and documented bias incidents.", "date_published": "2026-08-04T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78344", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-legislatures/#i-d9c7e5744f", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-says-mass-funeral-of-112-gaza-civilians-including-40-children-further-exposes-israels-genocide/", "title": "CAIR Says Mass Funeral Further Exposes Israel’s Genocide", "summary": "CAIR said a mass funeral for 112 Gaza civilians, including 40 children, exposes what it called Israel’s ongoing genocide and urged international action to halt killing, dispossession and destruction; CAIR said it called on members of Congress to condemn Israeli actions in Gaza.", "date_published": "2026-08-04T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Legislatures", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78341", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-3144bee735", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/community-advisory-cair-urges-michigan-muslims-to-vote-in-todays-primary-election/", "title": "CAIR Urges Michigan Muslims to Vote in Primary Election", "summary": "CAIR said it urged eligible Michigan Muslim voters to participate in the state's Primary Election and to use Muslims.Vote to verify registration, locate polling places, and make a voting plan. CAIR said it launched Muslims.Vote and that CAIR and CAIR-Michigan ran a robocall outreach reaching more than 48,000 Muslim voters.", "date_published": "2026-08-04T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:ihrc:e46432c80a00", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/#i-5e6258d045", "external_url": "https://www.ihrc.org.uk/new-pm-urged-to-repair-national-divisions-and-pull-away-from-us-israeli-alliance/", "title": "Islamic Human Rights Commission Urges New Prime Minister to Change UK Policy", "summary": "IHRC said the founders of Convivencia UK sent a letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging Britain to end what the letter describes as complicity with the US/Israel alliance, review definitions of Islamophobia and antisemitism, and address domestic divisions caused by neoliberalism and far-right politics.", "date_published": "2026-08-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Legislatures", "IHRC" ] }, { "id": "ins:ihrc:6b1f7159bdf2", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/#i-9869fcb5ce", "external_url": "https://www.ihrc.org.uk/letter-to-pm-burnham-from-convivencia-uk/", "title": "Convivencia UK Sends Letter to Prime Minister", "summary": "Convivencia UK said it wrote to the Prime Minister to express concerns about continuity between rhetoric and policy, and to demand remedial actions on racism, Islamophobia, foreign policy toward Palestine and related domestic laws and prosecutions, listing specific reviews and reversals it seeks.", "date_published": "2026-08-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United Kingdom", "Legislatures", "IHRC" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78334", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-agencies/#i-cc2e888c39", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-cair-michigan-launch-statewide-robocall-reaching-more-than-48000-muslim-voters-ahead-of-tuesdays-michigan-midterm-primary/", "title": "CAIR Launches Statewide Robocall Voter Outreach in Michigan", "summary": "CAIR said it launched a statewide robo-call campaign reaching 13,521 Muslim Michigan voter households and 19,612 additional likely or newly registered voters ahead of the August 4, 2026 primary. CAIR said the calls encourage participation and direct voters to its Muslims.Vote platform for registration and polling information.", "date_published": "2026-08-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Government Agencies", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78331", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-ea7a5ee616", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-islamic-society-of-tulsa-lawsuit-against-city-of-broken-arrow-says-denial-of-mosque-proposal-violated-rluipa-u-s-constitution-okla-law/", "title": "CAIR and Islamic Society of Tulsa Sue City of Broken Arrow", "summary": "CAIR and the Islamic Society of Tulsa said they filed a lawsuit against the City of Broken Arrow, alleging the city violated RLUIPA, the U.S. Constitution, and the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act by denying a rezoning application to build a mosque; they asked the court to declare the actions unlawful, approve the project, and award damages.", "date_published": "2026-08-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78316", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-27fa562c2e", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/cair_in_the_news/cair-in-the-news-august-3-2026/", "title": "CAIR to File Lawsuit Over Broken Arrow Mosque Rezoning", "summary": "CAIR said it will file a lawsuit regarding Broken Arrow's denial of mosque rezoning, as reported by multiple local outlets. CAIR also said [name withheld] was arrested by ICE while boarding a Maryland flight, according to the roundup.", "date_published": "2026-08-03T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78293", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-city-halls/#i-6d4d09e3c9", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-to-announce-lawsuit-against-the-city-of-broken-arrow-over-denial-of-rezoning-request-for-mosque/", "title": "CAIR Announces Lawsuit Against City of Broken Arrow", "summary": "CAIR said it will file a lawsuit against the City of Broken Arrow over the denial of a rezoning request for a proposed mosque and said it will hold a press conference in Tulsa on August 3. CAIR said the U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation under RLUIPA and that IST's rezoning request was denied in January.", "date_published": "2026-08-02T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "City Halls", "CAIR" ] }, { "id": "ins:cair:78287", "url": "https://institutions.meforum.org/2026-08/us-charities/#i-86d7d4181e", "external_url": "https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-nj-mourns-the-passing-of-board-chairwoman-sister-cynthia-brown/", "title": "CAIR-NJ Mourns Passing of Board Chairwoman", "summary": "CAIR-NJ said the New Jersey chapter announced the passing of its Board Chairwoman, Sister Cynthia Brown, on the evening of August 1, 2026. CAIR-NJ said Sister Cynthia served eight years on the CAIR-NJ board as Chairwoman and served 52 years as East Orange Municipal Clerk, and is survived by family.", "date_published": "2026-08-02T00:00:00Z", "tags": [ "United States", "Charities", "CAIR" ] } ] }