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CAIR-NJ’s Back-to-School Guide Links 9/11 to U.S. Israel Policy, Sparking Debate
antisemitism1 month ago

CAIR-NJ’s Back-to-School Guide Links 9/11 to U.S. Israel Policy, Sparking Debate

CAIR-NJ's 2026–27 Back to School Resource Guide for Muslim students includes sections on discussing Palestine and a controversial 9/11 unit that suggests the attacks were connected to U.S. support for Israel, a claim not supported by the 9/11 Commission Report. The article notes a now-deleted 9/11 unit link and vetting issues acknowledged by CAIR at the national level, with related materials reportedly depicting Osama bin Laden positively before being removed. The piece frames the guide as part of broader debates over how 9/11 is taught in schools and its impact on Muslim and Jewish communities.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#911#antisemitism#back-to-school
CAIR guide sparks backlash for linking 9/11 to Israel policy and bin Laden writings
politics1 month ago

CAIR guide sparks backlash for linking 9/11 to Israel policy and bin Laden writings

CAIR’s back-to-school resource guide for K-12 students included a link claiming the Sept. 11 attacks were tied to U.S. support for Israel and recommended Osama bin Laden’s Letter to America; the 16-page guide, titled “Muslim Studies Curriculum,” was removed within a day amid outrage from Jewish leaders who called the material dangerous propaganda. CAIR did not deny removing the hyperlink and said changes were made to the document.

via New York Post|
#911#cair#islamophobia
Homeland-Security Scrutiny Hits El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate Bid
politics2 months ago

Homeland-Security Scrutiny Hits El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate Bid

A Senate counterterrorism analyst testified that Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid raises homeland security concerns due to alleged family ties to Muslim Brotherhood–linked groups and CAIR connections, including his father-in-law's leadership with CAIR-Michigan and ties to ISNA and Emgage; the hearing was boycotted by Democrats, and the report notes donations to El-Sayed from CAIR-linked individuals.

via Fox News|
#cair#el-sayed#homeland-security
Florida Targets Dozens of Groups as Terrorist Organizations, Including CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood and Antifa
politics3 months ago

Florida Targets Dozens of Groups as Terrorist Organizations, Including CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood and Antifa

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will use HB 1471 to identify and designate more than 90 groups as terrorist organizations, with final designations approved by the governor and Cabinet; the law bars public support and funding and imposes penalties for material support, while CAIR and civil liberties groups vow legal challenges, arguing the move undermines First Amendment rights.

via Fox News|
#antifa#cair#desantis
Judge orders Texas to extend private-school voucher deadline amid Islamic schools lawsuit
public-education6 months ago

Judge orders Texas to extend private-school voucher deadline amid Islamic schools lawsuit

A federal judge ordered Texas to extend the private-school voucher application deadline to March 31 after Muslim parents and Islamic schools sued claiming religious discrimination by excluding Islamic schools from the program. The order blocks the state from deciding which families receive vouchers while the case proceeds, with a late-April hearing planned. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock had prevented Islamic schools from participating over claimed ties to foreign terrorist organizations, a label CAIR—designated by Gov. Abbott as terrorist—disputes. The program involves about $1 billion in funding and uses a lottery to distribute money to eligible students, with data showing most applicants come from private or home schooling; enrollment steps and disability/poverty-based funding rules are outlined, and officials planned to release final data later in the week. Enrollment windows close July 15 for student enrollment and July 31 for private schools to confirm enrollment.

via The Texas Tribune|
#cair#islamic-schools#public-education
Texas Sues Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR to Expel Them
politics8 months ago

Texas Sues Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR to Expel Them

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR, and CAIR’s Austin, Houston, and DFW chapters to ban their operations in the state and halt their activities, alleging ties to terrorism and describing CAIR as the American face of the Muslim Brotherhood; the suit seeks to prohibit property ownership and recruitment, citing past convictions and unindicted co-conspirator status in related Hamas funding cases.

via Office of the Attorney General (.gov)|
#cair#lawsuit#muslim-brotherhood
world1 year ago

Georgetown Professor Removed Amid Controversy Over Iran Strike Comments

CAIR has called on Georgetown University to reinstate Professor Jonathan Brown after he was investigated for a misrepresented tweet about Iran, emphasizing that the university's actions undermine academic freedom and are based on a bad-faith attack. Brown's original tweet expressed hope for a minimal Iranian response to U.S. actions, which he clarified and deleted, stating it was not a call for violence. CAIR argues that the university's response is unjust and sets a dangerous precedent for free speech and dissent, especially for Muslim scholars.

via CAIR|
#academic-freedom#cair#georgetown-university
GOP Candidate Under Fire for Threatening Muslim Congresswomen Omar and Tlaib
politics1 year ago

GOP Candidate Under Fire for Threatening Muslim Congresswomen Omar and Tlaib

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called for an investigation into Florida state Sen. Randy Fine's threatening remarks towards U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. Fine, endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, suggested the Muslim lawmakers should leave office for their safety, adding "Bombs away" in a social media post. CAIR labeled Fine an "unhinged anti-Muslim bigot" and urged law enforcement and political leaders to condemn his comments. They also called for increased protection for Tlaib and Omar amid rising threats.

via Common Dreams|
#cair#ilhanomar#muslimrights
"Surge in Anti-Muslim Bias: Record Reports Post-Israel-Hamas Conflict"
social-issues2 years ago

"Surge in Anti-Muslim Bias: Record Reports Post-Israel-Hamas Conflict"

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) released its annual Civil Rights Report, revealing a surge in anti-Muslim bias complaints following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The report highlights a significant increase in employment discrimination, hate crimes, and bias in schools, while also noting positive developments such as the recognition of Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey and Georgia, and the addition of Muslim holidays to academic calendars in several states.

via NPR|
#anti-muslim-bias#cair#employment-discrimination
"CAIR Condemns Pelosi's Allegations of Russian Links to Gaza Protests"
politics2 years ago

"CAIR Condemns Pelosi's Allegations of Russian Links to Gaza Protests"

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has criticized former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's comments suggesting that pro-Palestinian protesters at events with President Biden are "connected to Russia" as "delusional" and "authoritarian." Pelosi also called for an FBI investigation into the financing of the demonstrations and implied that the protesters' calls for a cease-fire were part of "Mr. Putin's message." CAIR's National Executive Director Nihad Awad condemned Pelosi's remarks, stating that they lacked evidence and were disturbing. Pelosi's office has not yet responded to CAIR's statement.

via Fox News|
#cair#fbi-investigation#gaza-protests