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CAIR-Houston Calls For Increased Language Access In Wake of Hurricane Beryl
Today, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) called for increased language access in communications by city and county government offices about recovery efforts from the storm and emergency warnings to the broader community. ...

CAIR-TX to Join N. Texas Imams, Dallas Black Clergy to Condemn Biden Admin’s ‘Complicity’ After 2nd Israel-U.S. Massacre in Rafah ‘Safe Zone’
On Thursday, May 30, the Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to join with North Texas Imams (Islamic religious leaders) and Dallas Black Clergy to condemn the...

CAIR Files Suit Against Texas Gov on Behalf of DSA, SJP to Defend Anti-Genocide Protesters (Video)
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CAIR-TX Condemns Texas DPS for Shutting Down Capitol Grounds Ahead of Planned Anti-Genocide Protest
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX) strongly condemn the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for shutting down the Texas Capitol grounds just days ahead of a planned protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza. This action...

CAIR Files Lawsuit Against Texas Governor on Behalf of DSA, Students for Justice in Palestine at University of Houston and University of Texas Dallas to Defend Free Speech of Anti-Genocide Protesters
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Houston, Students for Justice in Palestine...

CAIR Files Lawsuit Against Texas Governor on Behalf of DSA, Students for Justice in Palestine at University of Houston and University of Texas Dallas to Defend Free Speech of Anti-Genocide Protesters
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Houston, Students for Justice in Palestine...

CAIR to Announce Lawsuit Against Texas Gov for Order Targeting Palestinian Activists (Video)
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CAIR-DFW Condemns U. Texas Dallas for Having 21 Peaceful Student Protesters Arrested, Questions Denial of Bond
The Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today denounced University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) for calling on the police in riot gear on May 1 to arrest 21...

CAIR-Austin Condemns Texas Law Enforcement “Unnecessary and Excessive” Arrests of Students Advocating for Gaza Ceasefire
(AUSTIN, TEXAS – 04/24/2024) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations chapter in Austin (CAIR-Austin) today condemned Texas law enforcement for “unnecessary and excessive force” used to arrest student advocates calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urged...

Video: CAIR-Houston Director Addresses Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations (Video)
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CAIR-Texas Condemns Gov. Abbott’s Anti-Palestinian Executive Order as ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’ (Video)
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CAIR-Texas Condemns Gov. Abbott’s Anti-Palestinian Executive Order as ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’ Attack on Free Speech
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) vehemently condemns Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA44, branding it as an unconstitutional overreach and a direct affront to the principles of free speech and academic freedom. This...

CAIR-Texas Condemns Gov. Abbott’s Anti-Palestinian Executive Order as Attack on Free Speech (Video)
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CAIR-Houston Joins Muslim and Pro-Palestine Community in Urging Mayor to Support Gaza Ceasefire (Video)
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CAIR-Houston Withdraws Support from Annual Houston Mayor’s Ramadan Iftar Over Failure to Call for Gaza Ceasefire
The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today welcomed the felony indictment of Miles Fridrich in connection with the tragic murder of Dr. Talat Khan. Dr. Talat Khan, a respected community member, was a dedicated professional...

CNN Interviews Palestinian-American Stabbed in Bias-Motivated Attack in Texas
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Palestinian-American Stabbed in Texas Speaks Out as CAIR Reports Spike in Bias Incidents (Video)
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CAIR-Texas Seeks Hate Crime Charges for Anti-Palestinian Stabbing (Video)
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CAIR-Houston, Khan Family Welcomes Felony Indictment in Murder Case of Dr. Talat Khan
The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today welcomed the felony indictment of Miles Fridrich in connection with the tragic murder of Dr. Talat Khan. Dr. Talat Khan, a respected community member, was a dedicated professional...

CAIR-Houston to Call for Urgent Action on Helping US Citizens Leave Gaza, Renew Call for Ceasefire
On Wednesday, Jan. 24 (12:30 p.m.), the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) plans to hold a press conference to draw attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to call for immediate action by the Biden...

Good News Alert – CAIR Announces Settlement with Mesa Airlines Over Texas Arab, Muslim Passengers Booted from Flight
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today announced the settlement of a major lawsuit over an incident in which Issam Abdallah and Abderraouf Alkhawaldeh, two respected leaders of the Dallas-Fort Worth area Muslim community, were prevented from flying on...

CAIR: Texas Muslim Leaders Unite to Urge Political and Elected Officials to Demand Ceasefire in Gaza
(TEXAS, 12/13/2023) – Muslim leaders from across Texas are coming together to call on political and elected officials to demand a ceasefire in the ongoing genocide in Palestine. The leaders express deep concern over the staggering human toll, with 20,000 Palestinians,...

CAIR Texas Calls UT Austin to Reinstate Two TAs Over Pro-Palestinian Message
(AUSTIN, TX, 12/9/23) – The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today called for the reinstatement of two graduate students who were allegedly removed from their TA (teaching assistant) positions at the University of Texas at Austin...

CAIR-Houston Calls on Law Enforcement to Probe Murder of Doctor as Possible Hate Crime (Video)
Our Houston chapter's Director William White: "The circumstances surrounding Dr. Khan’s murder demand a thorough and exhaustive investigation." pic.twitter.com/T67Xc5tGlz— CAIR National (@CAIRNational) December 5, 2023

CAIR-Houston Calls on Federal Law Enforcement to Probe Murder of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan as Possible Hate Crime
(HOUSTON, TX, 12/1/23) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights group, today marked the one-month anniversary of the tragic stabbing-murder of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan by...

CAIR-Houston to Discuss Alarming 104% Rise in Anti-Muslim Bigotry in Houston Since October 7, Calls for Local Leaders to Repudiate Islamophobia, Anti-Palestinian Hate
(HOUSTON, TX, 11/15/23) – On Thursday, Nov. 16, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) will hold a media availability to discuss and condemn the alarming 104% surge in anti-Muslim bigotry and anti-Palestinian hate witnessed in...

CAIR-Texas Welcomes Guilty Verdict for Killing of Adil Dghoughi
(HOUSTON, TX – 11/3/2023) – The combined Texas chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) welcomed the conviction of a man who shot 31-year-old Adil Dghoughi to death in Martindale, Texas, on Oct. 11, 2021 A Caldwell County jury found Terry...

Video: CAIR-Texas Working with Law Enforcement on Murder of Muslim Woman in Conroe
Our Texas chapter is in conversation with law enforcement on murder of a Muslim woman in Conroe. We pray that Allah grants her paradise and grants solace to her loved ones. pic.twitter.com/tJhZTPM7fs— CAIR National (@CAIRNational) October 30, 2023

CAIR Condemns Ted Cruz’s ‘Dishonest and Disgusting’ Attack on Texas Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/25/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned “dishonest and disgusting” comments made by Texas Senator Ted Cruz about prominent American Muslim...

Video: CAIR-Houston Director Calls Targeting of Gaza Civilians ‘Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide’
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Video: CAIR-Houston Denounces Violence Toward Muslim, Arab and Palestinian Communities
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CAIR-Houston to Denounce Increased Violence Toward Muslim, Arab and Palestinian Communities
(HOUSTON, TX, 10/16/23) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) plans to hold a press conference on Tuesday, October 17, at 12 p.m. with Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian community leaders to denounce the increased violence and...

Video: CAIR-Houston Director Says Dehumanizing Palestinians, Arabs and Muslims is Unacceptable – #Gaza
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CAIR-Texas Calls for Campus Ban of Men who Harassed Students at U. Texas Palestinian Solidarity Meeting
(AUSTIN, TX, 10/13/23) – The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today called for the arrest of several men seen harassing students at the University of Texas during a Palestine Solidarity Committee meeting on the recent violence...

CAIR-Houston Calls on Texas Elected Officials to Meet with Palestinian Community Members, Stands in Solidarity with Civilians in Gaza
(HOUSTON, TEXAS, 10/12/2023) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Texan elected officials’ ignoring of the Palestinian...

CAIR-Houston Calls on Texas Elected Officials to Meet with Palestinian Community Members, Stands in Solidarity with Civilians in Gaza
(HOUSTON, TEXAS, 10/12/2023) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Texan elected officials’ ignoring of the Palestinian...

CAIR-Houston to Hold Press Conference Featuring Palestinian Houstonians to Speak of Ongoing Violence in Gaza
(HOUSTON, TX – 10/11/2023) – On Thursday, Oct. 12, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) plans to hold a press conference with members of the Palestinian community of Houston to condemn the violence of the ongoing bombardment...

CAIR-Houston to Hold Interfaith Press Conference on Bombing of Gaza
(HOUSTON, TX – 10/10/2023) – On Wednesday, October 11, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) plans to hold an interfaith press conference to condemn the violence of the ongoing bombardment of Gaza. The press conference...

CAIR-Texas Welcomes Guilty Plea for 2015 Anti-Muslim Murder of Man in Dallas
(DALLAS, TX, 9/14/23) – The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today welcomed a guilty plea by a Dallas man for a 2015 bias-motivated murder of a man at a car repair shop. Anthony Paz Torres, 38, pleaded guilty to five federal...

CAIR, CAIR-Texas Call on DOJ Inspector General to Probe Possible Anti-Muslim Bias at Southern Border
LA Times analysis: ‘More than 60% of those charged under the failure to report law were from Muslim-majority countries’ (WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/31/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy...

CAIR Attorney to Offer Oral Argument in Fifth Circuit Case about Texas Arab, Muslim Passengers Illegally Booted from Mesa Airlines
(HOUSTON, TX, 5/9/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy, today welcomed the renaming of Fort Hood in Texas. The fort, which had been named Confederate General John Bell Hood, will be renamed...

Video: CAIR-Houston Calls on FBI to Probe Fire Deaths as Potential Hate Crime
“Some graffiti, which is racist graffiti, was left on his home. And from that we have a lot of concerns over the possibility that this is a hate targeted arson, a targeted arson attacked with hate-filled motives,” said William White, the director of CAIR-Houston, a...

CAIR-Houston Urges Law Enforcement to Probe Fire Deaths as Potential Hate Crime
(HOUSTON, TX, 6/11/23) — The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a deadly fire...

CAIR-Houston Establishes ‘John T. Floyd Legal Fellowship’ for Law School Students Pursuing Career in Civil Rights
(HOUSTON, TX, 5/16/2023) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today announced the establishment of the John T. Floyd Legal Fellowship, a new legal Fellowship open to Law School 1 and 2L students who are passionate...

CAIR-Houston Elects Rawan Harirah as New Board Chair, President
(Houston, Texas, 05/10/2023) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights group, today announced the election of Rawan Harirah as its new board chair and president of the board...

CAIR Welcomes Naming of Texas Fort Cavazos, Dropping of Confederate Name ‘Fort Hood’
(HOUSTON, TX, 5/9/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy, today welcomed the renaming of Fort Hood in Texas. The fort, which had been named Confederate General John Bell Hood, will be renamed...

CAIR-Houston Congratulates Muslims Elected to Fort Bend County MUD
(SUGAR LAND, TX, 5/9/2023) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest civil rights and advocacy organization, today congratulated three Muslim community members elected to serve as part of...

CAIR, CAIR-Texas Offer Condolences to Families of Victims of Texas Shooting, Calls for Probe of Possible White Supremacist Motive
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 5/8/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and its Texas chapters in Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, all part of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today offered condolences to the...

Video: CAIR-Houston Welcomes School District’s First-Ever Recognition of Eid Holiday
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CAIR-Houston Welcomes School District’s First-Ever Recognition of Eid Holiday
(HOUSTON, TX, 4/20/23) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today welcomed the first-ever recognition of the Islamic Eid holiday by the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The Houston ISD Board of Education...

BREAKING: CAIR-Houston Welcomes Apology by Rep. Tony Tinderholt for Ramadan Remark
(HOUSTON, TX, 4/12/23) – The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today welcomed State Representative Tony Tinderholt’s apology for a past hateful statement about Ramadan. SEE: Rep. Tinderholt’s...

Mar. 7: CAIR-Texas to Hold 20th Annual Muslim Capitol Day
(HOUSTON, TX, 3/1/2023) – On Tuesday, March 7, the Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX) plans to hold its 20th annual Muslim Capitol Day. The deadline to register for the event is Saturday, March 4. Texas Muslim Capitol Day is an...

CAIR-Houston to Testify at Hearing on Bill Banning Property Purchase by Citizens of Iran, Russia, China, North Korea
(HOUSTON, TEXAS, 3/1/23) – On Thursday, March 2, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to offer testimony at a hearing on bill SB147 that...

CAIR-LA Condemns Racist Remarks About California Rep. Judy Chu by Texas Rep. Lance Gooden, Demands Apology
(LOS ANGELES, CA – 02/24/2023) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned racist remarks about California Rep. Judy Chu reportedly made by Texas Rep. Lance Gooden. In a Fox News interview Wednesday...

CAIR Condemns Distribution of Racist, Antisemitic Hate Materials in Tenn., Ore., W.Va., Va., Texas, and Fla.
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/20/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the distribution of racist and antisemitic hate materials in a number of states nationwide,...

CAIR-Texas 20th Annual Muslim Capitol Day Postponed Due to Storm
(AUSTIN, TX, 1/30/2023) – The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-TX) today announced that its 20th annual Texas Muslim Capitol Day (TMCD), previously scheduled for Jan. 31, has been postponed due to weather conditions. A new date will be...

CAIR-Houston Condemns Repeated Attacks on Synagogues, Advises Increased Vigilance, Security
(HOUSTON, TX, 1/25/2023) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today condemned two reported attacks on a synagogue in Houston and advised increased vigilance and security to local congregations. A woman has had her bond...

CAIR-Houston Calls Texas Senate Bill Banning Property Purchase by Citizens of Iran, Russia, China, North Korea ‘Unconstitutional and Xenophobic’
(HOUSTON, TEXAS, 1/20/23) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned bill SB147 filed in the Texas State Senate that is intended to...

CAIR-Houston Calls Texas Senate Bill Banning Property Purchase by Citizens of Iran, Russia, China, North Korea ‘Unconstitutional and Xenophobic’
(HOUSTON, TEXAS, 1/20/23) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned bill SB147 filed in the Texas State Senate that is intended to...

CAIR-Houston Applauds Texas State House Bill Filing of Omnibus ‘Freedom of Speech Act’
(HOUSTON, TEXAS, 1/10/23) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the filing of Texas State Representative Jon Rosenthal’s House...

CAIR-Houston Applauds Texas State House Bill Filing of Omnibus ‘Freedom of Speech Act’
(HOUSTON, TEXAS, 1/10/23) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded the filing of Texas State Representative Jon Rosenthal’s House...

CAIR-Houston Seeks Hate Crime Probe after Houston Mosque Vandalized for Third Time
(HOUSTON, TX, 12/23/2022) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a third vandalism of a Houston...

CAIR to Deliver Oral Argument in Texas Free Speech Anti-BDS Case
(WASHINGTON, DC, 11/4/2022) – On Monday, Nov. 7, an attorney with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is scheduled to deliver oral arguments in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in...

CAIR-Houston Calls Texas Secretary of State’s Statement an ‘Obvious Attempt at Voter Suppression,’ Encourages Community Members to Vote
(HOUSTON, TEXAS, 10/20/2022) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Texas Secretary of State’s letter to the Harris County Elections...

CAIR-Houston Calls Texas Secretary of State’s Statement an ‘Obvious Attempt at Voter Suppression,’ Encourages Community Members to Vote
(HOUSTON, TEXAS, 10/20/2022) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the Texas Secretary of State’s letter to the Harris County Elections...

Video: CAIR-Houston’s William White Urges Muslims to be Vigilant After Serial Shootings in N.M.

CAIR Calls on CPAC Texas to Drop Viktor Orbán as Speaker After Racist, Anti-Muslim Remarks
(WASHINGTON D.C., 7/27/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) to drop Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as a...

CAIR’s Challenge to Texas Anti-BDS Law Supported by Amicus Briefs Filed by Coalition of Civic Groups, Scholars
(WASHINGTON D.C., 6/24/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed amicus (friend of the court) briefs filed in support of CAIR’s challenge to Texas’s anti-BDS law. Those...

CAIR-Houston to Join ICNA-Houston, Other Muslim Community Groups at Protest Against India’s Human Rights Abuses
(HOUSTON, TX 6/23/22) – On Friday, June 24, the Houston chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) will join a broad coalition of Muslim community organizations, led by ICNA-Houston, in a protest of the recent human rights violations by the...

CAIR Files Brief in Lawsuit Against Houston, Texas AG on Anti-BDS Contract Pledge
(WASHINGTON, DC, 6/16/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the filing of its brief before the Fifth Circuit in CAIR’s First Amendment lawsuit on behalf of an...

CAIR-Houston Condemns White Supremacist Flyers Left on lawns in Northwest Harris County
(HOUSTON, TX, 4/5/2022) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today condemned the distribution of flyers promoting the racist white supremacist group Aryan Freedom Network left at homes in the Copperfield area of Northwest...

CAIR, CAIR-Houston Defend Journalist Threatened for Criticizing Violent Rhetoric Aimed at Kashmiri Muslims
(HOUSTON, TX – 5/4/2022) – The Houston chapter and national office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today rejected an attempt to intimidate and silence a Muslim journalist with Al Jazeera...

CAIR-Houston Condemns White Supremacist Flyers Left at Houses in Harris County
(HOUSTON, TX, 4/5/2022) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today condemned the distribution of flyers promoting the racist white supremacist group Identity Aryan Freedom Network left at homes in the Katy area in West...

CAIR Argues Before Fifth Circuit Appeals Court for Texas to Pay Fees for 2018 Anti-BDS Law Victory
(WASHINGTON, DC, 4/5/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, argued yesterday before the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on behalf of Bahia Amawi, defending an Austin, Texas,...

CAIR-Houston Condemns Racist Video of UH Volleyball Players, Calls for Investigation
(HOUSTON, TX, 3/31/2022) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today condemned a racist video posted online apparently showing two of the University of Houston student-athletes laughing as they passed a historical sight of a...

CAIR-OK to Host Muslim Day at State Capitol | CAIR Welcomes Resignation of Texas Police Chief Who Used N-Word | CAIR, CAIR-NJ Welcome Guilty Plea for Racist Harassment
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “Feed the hungry, visit the sick and set free the captives.” Sahih Al-Bukhari “On the Day of Judgement every soul will come pleading for itself and every soul will be paid in full...

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CAIR-Houston Condemns White Supremacist Flyers Left at Houses in Harris County, Urges Hate Crime Probe
(HOUSTON, TX, 2/6/2022) – The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today condemned the distribution of flyers promoting the racist white supremacist group Identity Aryan Freedom Network left at homes the Cypress area in Northwest...

TODAY: CAIR, CAIR-Houston to Hold Virtual Press Conference on Federal Court’s Ruling Against Texas Anti-Boycott Law
(Houston, TX, 1/15/2022) – Today, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) condemned the hostage-taking incident at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. SEE: SWAT team involved in hostage situation at synagogue...

TODAY: CAIR, CAIR-Houston to Hold Virtual Press Conference on Federal Court’s Ruling Against Texas Anti-Boycott Law
(HOUSTON, TX, 1/31/22) – Today at 3 p.m. ET, the Houston chapter and national office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) plan to hold a virtual press conference to discuss a federal judge’s decision to block the State of Texas from enforcing its...

BREAKING NEWS: CAIR Welcomes Federal Judge’s Ruling That Texas Anti-BDS Law Violates Client’s Free Speech Rights
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/28/22) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today welcomed this evening’s victory in CAIR’s First Amendment lawsuit on behalf of an engineering firm, owned by Rasmy...

CAIR-Houston and Free Dr. Aafia Movement Condemn Hostage Taking at Texas Synagogue, Family Attorney says Brother of Aafia Siddiqui is Not the Perpetrator
(Houston, TX, 1/15/2022) – Today, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) condemned the hostage-taking incident at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. SEE: SWAT team involved in hostage situation at synagogue...

BREAKING: CAIR Condemns Hostage-Taking at Texas Synagogue, Working with Local Community Leaders to Learn More and Provide Assistance
(WASHINGTON D.C., 1/15/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, condemned today’s hostage-taking incident at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, and said it is in...

CAIR-Houston and Free Dr. Aafia Movement Condemn Hostage Taking at Texas Synagogue, Family Attorney says Brother of Aafia Siddiqui is Not the Perpetrator
(Houston, TX, 1/15/2022) – Today, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) condemned the hostage-taking incident at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. SEE: SWAT team involved in hostage situation at synagogue...

Video: CAIR Condemns Hostage-Taking at Texas Synagogue

CAIR-Houston Calls on Cy-Fairbanks ISD Trustee Scott Henry to Resign for Racist Remarks Targeting Black Teachers
(HOUSTON, TX, 1/13/2022) — The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today called on Cypress-Fairbanks board of trustees member Scott Henry to resign after he made racist and inflammatory remarks targeting Black teachers and the...

CAIR-Houston: First Hearing on Lawsuit Against Houston, Texas AG on Anti-BDS Contract Pledge
(HOUSTON, TX, 12/21/2021) –The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today took part in the first hearing arguing for an injunction against the City of Houston and the Texas attorney general on behalf of a business that was unable...

CAIR-Houston: First Hearing on Lawsuit Against Houston, Texas AG on Anti-BDS Contract Pledge
(HOUSTON, TX, 12/21/2021) –The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today took part in the first hearing arguing for an injunction against the City of Houston and the Texas attorney general on behalf of a business that was unable...

DC: Coalition to Hold News Conference to Call for the Release of Pakistani National Dr. Aafia Siddiqui from Texas Prison
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/12/2021) – On Monday, November 15, the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with the Elbially Law practice will hold a press conference on Capitol Hill in...

Community Advisory: CAIR-Texas, MPower Change to Host Discussion with Linda Sarsour on Campaign to Free Aafia Siddiqui Today (Nov. 10) at 7:30 p.m. ET
(WASHINGTON D.C., 11/10/2021) – Today at 7:30 p.m. ET, the Texas office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) and MPower Change will host a Facebook live discussion on the campaign to free Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. Joining the Discussion will be: Linda...

CAIR-Houston Welcomes Harris County’s Eid Al-Adha 2021 Resolution
(HOUSTON, TX, 7/20/2021) — The Houston, Texas, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today welcomed a resolution recognizing the cultural and religious significance of Eid al-Adha as well as the Muslim community’s contributions...

CAIR, CAIR-Houston Mark Juneteenth with Online Educational Program
(WASHINGTON, DC, 6/15/2021) – Today, Tuesday, June 15, the National and Houston (CAIR-Houston) offices of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will host the first of two programs in honor of Juneteenth. CAIR on Air’s “What is Juneteenth” program will offer...

CAIR-Houston to Join Protest of Rep. Troy Nehls’ Support for Israel’s Killing of Palestinian Civilians, Ethnic Cleansing and Apartheid
(HOUSTON, TX, 6/11/2021) – Tomorrow, Saturday, June 12, the Houston office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) will join local Muslim and Palestinian-led organizations outside of Congressman Troy Nehls’ local district office to protest his...

Community Advisory: CAIR-Houston Demands Texas Congressional Delegation End Support for Israel’s Human Rights Abuses
(HOUSTON, TX, 5/27/2021) – The Houston office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today said it sent a letter to members of the Texas congressional delegation in response to their support of Israel’s recent human rights violations against...

CAIR-Houston to Join Rally Protesting Israel’s Killing of Palestinian Civilians, Ethnic Cleansing, and Apartheid
(HOUSTON, TX, 5/21/2021) – Tomorrow, Saturday, May 22 (from 12-3 p.m.), the Houston office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) will join local Muslim and Palestinian-led organizations at Galleria/Post Oak and Westheimer Road in Houston to...

CAIR-Houston to Join Rally Today at Israeli Consulate to Protest Israel’s Killing of Palestinian Civilians, Ethnic Cleansing and Apartheid – #SaveSheikhJarrah
(HOUSTON, TX, 5/18/2021) – Later today, (Tuesday, May 18, from 6-8 p.m.) the Houston office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) will join Palestinian-led organizations at a local Day of Action rally outside the Israeli Consulate (24 E Greenway...

CAIR-Houston Demands Congressman Troy Nehls End Support for Israel’s Human Rights Abuses
(HOUSTON, TX 5/17/2021) – The Houston office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today said it sent a letter to Congressman Troy Nehls in response to numerous messages from constituents alerting the local chapter of a social media post...

CAIR-Houston/DFW, to Join 100+ Faith Leaders and Organizations in Releasing Join Letter in Support of the Texas George Floyd Act
(Houston, TX, 4/6/21) – Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 7, the Houston and DFW chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and Faith in Texas along with faith leaders across the State of...

CAIR-Houston to Join Peaceful Protest Demanding Senator Ted Cruz’s Resignation Over Attempted Capitol Coup
(HOUSTON, TX, 1/15/2021) – On Saturday, Jan. 16, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will join the HTX Election Defenders Coalition for a peaceful protest...

CAIR-Houston to Join Peaceful Protest Supporting Immigrants in ICE Detention Centers
Muslim civil rights group calls for release of detainees and investigation of abuse allegations (HOUSTON, TX, 6/20/2020) – Today, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy...