Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
Coverage of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in the Nexus archive.
- Why is Cair urging US Muslims to seek security from DHS?
Cair is urging US Muslims to apply for security grants from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following a mosque shooting in San Diego. The move has reignited debate within the Muslim community over collaboration with law enforcement, which some view as historically hostile due to practices like FBI entrapment and raids.
- Texas water park changes 'Muslim only event' after Gov Abbott threatens to pull $530K in state grants
A Texas water park changed its 'Muslim-only event' to 'all are welcome' after Governor Greg Abbott threatened to pull $530,000 in state grants, citing unconstitutional religious discrimination. The event, organized by a local Islamic group, will still encourage modest dress. The city-owned water park is funded in part by taxpayer dollars.
- Texas water park changes 'Muslim only event' after Gov Abbott threatens to pull $530K in state grants
A Texas water park changed its 'Muslim only event' to 'all are welcome' after Governor Greg Abbott threatened to pull $530K in state grants due to concerns over religious discrimination. The event, organized by a local Islamic group, will still encourage modest dress. The change came after backlash and criticism from the governor and others.