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CAIR-CA, CPHB Release 2024 Campus Climate Report Highlighting Rise in Islamophobia on College Campuses
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 11/20/2024) – Yesterday, the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), in collaboration with the Center for the Prevention of Hate and … Read More
CAIR-SV/CC Reaffirms Commitment to Combating Islamophobia, Xenophobia, and Racism Amid Trump Re-election, Commends California Muslim Voter Turnout
(SACRAMENTO, CA – 11/8/2024) – The Sacramento Valley/Central California office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV/CC) today reaffirmed its commitment to combating Islamophobia, xenophobia, and racism following … Read More
Vote for Justice: Make Your Voice Count in the 2024 General Election
This November 5th, your vote is more than just a ballot—it’s a powerful statement for justice and equality. With issues affecting American Muslims and other … Read More
Vote for Justice: Make Your Voice Count in the 2024 General Election
This November 5th, your vote is more than just a ballot—it’s a powerful statement for justice and equality. With issues affecting American Muslims and other … Read More
Hijab Bans, the Olympics, & Islamophobia in Sports
What’s Happening During the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France banned its athletes from wearing religious clothing while competing—including prohibiting Muslim women from wearing hijabs (Islamic headscarves). The … Read More
23 CALIFORNIA REPS. VOTED TO BAN GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY’S DATA ON DEATH TOLL
WHAT’S HAPPENING On June 27, 269 members of Congress—including at least 23 representatives from California—voted in favor of an amendment that would bar the State … Read More
CAIR-CA, CPHB Release 2024 Campus Climate Report Highlighting Rise in Islamophobia on College Campuses
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 11/20/2024) – Yesterday, the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), in collaboration with the Center for the Prevention of Hate and … Read More
CAIR-SV/CC Reaffirms Commitment to Combating Islamophobia, Xenophobia, and Racism Amid Trump Re-election, Commends California Muslim Voter Turnout
(SACRAMENTO, CA – 11/8/2024) – The Sacramento Valley/Central California office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV/CC) today reaffirmed its commitment to combating Islamophobia, xenophobia, and racism following … Read More
CAIR-CA Welcomes Governor’s Expansion of Grant Funding to Enhance Safety for Faith Communities and Combat Hate in California
Photo Credit: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP (SACRAMENTO, CA – 7/30/24) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that … Read More
CAIR-CA Concludes Successful 18th Annual Muslim Youth Leadership Program
(SACRAMENTO, CA, 7/29/24) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, proudly concluded its … Read More
CAIR-SV/CC Director Interviewed on Shooting of Palestinian Students, Rise in Islamophobia (Video)
Our Executive Director, Basim Elkarra, was interviewed on the shooting of three Palestinian students and the rise in anti-Muslim bigotry in the past two months. … Read More
Afghan couple’s escape highlights risks facing professional women
By Deepa Fernandes (Article link here: Afghan couple’s escape highlights risks facing professional women) Stephen Lam / The Chronicle Attorney Layli Shirani represents an Afghan … Read More
California appoints first Muslim chaplain to legislature
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also lauded Khan’s appointment as “historic.” “We thank Speaker Rendon for this historic appointment and … Read More
What We Do
Outreach & Education
CAIR aims to build and expand bridges of understanding between the American Muslim community and the community at large using a two-pronged approach. The first, … Learn More
Youth Empowerment
CAIR has always believed that in order to secure a brighter future for our communities, investments must be made in providing our youth with the tools … Learn More
Civic Engagement
Through various programs, CAIR facilitates opportunities to engage with government bodies, to influence public policy by meeting with elected officials, and to advocate for legislation … Learn More
Legal Services
Civil rights advocacy remains at the center of CAIR’s work. CAIR has served more than 25,000 victims of discrimination since its founding. Our California offices … Learn More
Our Campaigns
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: PROTESTING & FREE SPEECH ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
Colleges across the county are attempting to suppress pro-Palestinian activism. Students on campuses are being subjected to harassment, doxxing, censorship, and arrests, as well as … Learn More
CAIR-CA Palestine Response Toolkit
The CAIR-CA staff and board express their heartfelt condolences and mourn with the families who have lost loved ones in the Israeli assault on Gaza. As … Learn More
#NoPVEinCA
We’re part of a coalition of groups fighting the so-called Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) and Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) programs -counterterrorism programs based on the false assumption that certain … Learn More
#NoMuslimBanEver
The #NoMuslimBanEver campaign is being organized and led by Asian Americans Advancing Justice–Asian Law Caucus, Council of American-Islamic Relations’ San Francisco Bay Area chapter, MPower … Learn More
Know Your Rights
Since its establishment in 1994, CAIR has been safeguarding the civil liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. CAIR staff has crafted resources that can … Learn More
Bystander Intervention Training
Bystander Intervention Training helps teach how to safely de-escalate instances of harassment or assault in our community. Let’s build a safe and strong California! Read … Learn More
Immigrants’ Right Center
We offer low-cost or pro bono legal assistance for a variety of immigration needs. Our office will assist individuals with citizenship applications, adjustment of status, … Learn More
