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CAIR Condemns Attacks on Nigerian Churches
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:13:58 GMT
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/25/11) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today condemned bomb attacks on churches in Nigeria that left at least 35 people dead and many more injured.
CAIR Welcomes Army Review of JROTC Hijab Policy
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:13:58 GMT
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/9/11) -- A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today welcomed a U.S. Army decision to review a policy of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) that effectively bars participation by Muslim students who wear an Islamic head scarf, or hijab.
CAIR Troubled By New Detention Law, Despite President's 'Reservations'
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:13:58 GMT
Muslim civil rights group says law will be seen as 'stain on our nation's history'
CAIR Troubled By New Detention Law, Despite President's 'Reservations'
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:13:58 GMT
(WASHINGTON D.C., 12/31/2011) -- A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization said tonight that it is "deeply troubled" that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law today.
CAIR: 400 Wash. State Muslims to Meet Lawmakers on MLK Day
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:13:58 GMT
On Monday, January 16, some 400 Washington state Muslims are scheduled to meet with dozens of their elected representatives as part of the annual "Washington State Muslims Day at the Capitol." The event, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, is organized by the Washington state chapter of CAIR.
CAIR: Appeals Court Upholds Muslim Rights in Oklahoma
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:13:58 GMT
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/10/12) -- CAIR today welcomed a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upholding a lower court's decision to block implementation of an Oklahoma state constitutional amendment that would prohibit courts from applying or even considering "Sharia law" and "international law."
CAIR Condemns Alleged Desecration of Bodies by U.S. Marines
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:13:58 GMT
Video shows Marines in combat gear urinating on 'Taliban' corpses
CAIR Reminds Gingrich that All Faiths are Equal in America
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:13:58 GMT
Republican presidential hopeful conditions support for Muslim candidate on rejection of Islamic principles
Coalition to Call for Resignation of NYPD Commissioner Over Anti-Islam Film Cover-Up
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:13:58 GMT
(NEW YORK, N.Y., 1/25/12) - On Thursday, January 26, the New York chapter of CAIR, along with civil liberties groups, will hold a news conference on the steps of City Hall to call for the resignations of New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Ray Kelly and Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne.
CAIR Joins Vets in Asking West Point to Disinvite Anti-Islam Speaker
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:13:58 GMT
Retired Lt. Gen. Boykin says Constitution should not protect Muslims, there should be 'no mosques in America'
 
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