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#CAIRChallenge urges Muslims to help register five people to vote (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/26/16) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today launched #CAIRChallenge – a voter registration initiative in which participants pledge to register five people to vote. SEE: #CAIRChallenge http://www.cair.com/cairchallenge To assist Muslim in registering to vote, CAIR is encouraging individuals to make use of CAIR's “Rock the Vote” online voter registration tool. SEE: CAIR’s Rock the Vote https://register.rockthevote.com/regi... CAIR is also asking Muslim voters to share photographs and videos of their stories of registering people to vote by posting items on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap Chat, Vine – and including the hashtag #CAIRChallenge. As part of the #CAIRChallenge, CAIR is releasing a series of videos to encourage Americans Muslims to exercise their civic duty and vote. The first #CAIRChallenge video features CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein. Video: CAIR Launches #CAIRChallenge Muslim Voter Registration Effort https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGFn1... “As citizens, it is our duty to educate ourselves about the civic process and to participate in that process,” said CAIR National Communications Coordinator Nabeelah Naeem. “Our diversity is what makes us stronger as a nation.” She added that it is important to involve young people in the political process. Later today, CAIR chapters nationwide will host Muslim voter viewing parties during the first presidential debate. SEE: CAIR Chapters Nationwide to Host Muslim Voter Viewing Parties for Presidential Debate http://www.cair.com/press-center/pres... The Washington-based Muslim civil rights group is asking Muslim community members to report any bias incidents to police and to CAIR's Civil Rights Department at 202-742-6420 or by filing a report at: http://www.cair.com/civil-rights/repo... CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. La misión de CAIR es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua. Become a Fan of CAIR on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CAIRNational Subscribe to CAIR's Email List http://tinyurl.com/cairsubscribe Subscribe to CAIR's Twitter Feed http://twitter.com/cairnational Subscribe to CAIR's YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/cairtv - END - CONTACT: CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/25/17) – The Council on American-Islamic-Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today issued a statement in reaction to executive orders expected to be signed by President Donald Trump restricting immigration from a number of Middle Eastern and African countries. WATCH: Full CAIR News Conference https://www.facebook.com/CAIRNational... President Trump is also expected to temporarily bar most refugees from entry to the United States and block visas from being issued to citizens of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. SEE: Trump Executive Order: Muslim countries Are the Target of Upcoming Immigration Ban https://mic.com/articles/166571/trump... Donald Trump is About to Enact a Severe Immigration Crackdown. Here's What You Need to Know. http://fusion.net/story/382917/trump-... During a news conference this afternoon at its Capitol Hill headquarters in Washington, D.C., CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said: [NOTE: Other news conference participants included Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) and the National Council of Churches. Nihad Awad’s prepared text may be published by media outlets as an editorial.] “Make no mistake – whatever language is used in President Trump’s executive orders on refugees, immigration and visa programs – Muslims are the sole targets of these orders. “These orders are a disturbing confirmation of Islamophobic and un-American policy proposals made during the presidential election campaign. “Never before in our country’s history have we purposely - as a matter of policy - imposed a ban on immigrants or refugees on the basis of religion, or imposed a religious litmus test on those coming to this nation. “Ideological and religious questioning imposed on our government agencies by Islamophobes – many of whom are now in policy-making positions - will not make us safer and will instead send a very negative message that Muslims are not welcome in America. “One of our nation’s darkest moments was during World War II when we turned away Jewish refugees seeking our protection. We cannot allow religious bigotry to affect our willingness and ability to welcome those fleeing violence and persecution. “Refugees coming to America are the most vetted of all those entering our country. They go through multiple levels of screening by multiple national security agencies before they can enter, and before they are even selected as refugees. “These orders will have an adverse impact on American Muslim families trying to connect with visiting relatives from overseas and parents seeking medical treatment. The orders will tarnish our image in the Muslim world, making us seem uncaring and hard-hearted. “This ban does not make our country safer. Instead, it serves to stigmatizes Muslim refugees and the entire American Muslim community. It will hand a propaganda tool to our enemies who promote the false narrative of an American war on Islam. “We have already seen an unprecedented spike in anti-Muslim bigotry in recent months. The negative perceptions and association created by these orders will very likely cause a further increase in hate crimes, discrimination and bigotry against ordinary law-abiding American Muslims. “The ban on travelers from Muslim-majority and Middle Eastern nations, as well as the construction of a multi-billion-dollar monument to racism on our border with Mexico and the appropriation of sacred Native-American lands, flies in the face of the American values of religious and ethnic inclusion that we all hold dear. “We must address the issue of terrorism based on evidence and hard data, not based on faith, race or national origin. “It is encouraging to see that while some national leaders pander to fear and intolerance, many local elected officials and leaders are standing up for their neighbors of all faiths and backgrounds by rejecting Islamophobia and racism. As we saw more than a million people in this country and around the world marching for justice last Saturday, we will – God willing - see millions more join the movement for human rights and equality. “We are always strongest as a nation when we stand together in defense of the Constitution and the freedoms it guarantees.” The Washington-based Muslim civil rights group is asking Muslim community members who believe their rights have been violated to contact local police and CAIR's Civil Rights Department at 202-742-6420 or by filing a report at: http://www.cair.com/civil-rights/repo... CONTACT: CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com

DONATE NOW https://www.cair.com/donate As-salaamu Alaykum (peace to you) Please watch this two-minute video of public figures urging support for CAIR, then make a 100 percent tax-deductible (TAX ID Number is 77-0646756) and zakat-eligible donation so that we may continue to defend American Muslims from being targeted by hate and also have the resources needed to challenge the anticipated attempts to erode the civil rights of all Americans in the coming year. Will you help us reach our year-end fundraising goal of $800,000? Consider giving $30, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or whatever you can. We appreciate any contribution you give. DONATE NOW https://www.cair.com/donate Please take a minute RIGHT NOW to show your support for our work by going to www.cair.com to make a contribution. We also accept donations using PayPal. You may mail your contribution to: CAIR, 453 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C., 20003. [IMPORTANT NOTE: Donations must be postmarked by December 31 to claim a deduction for 2016.] Every donation helps! Donate to CAIR today! May Allah bless you and your family. Thank you again, Roula Allouch CAIR National Board Chair P.S. -- Please send this appeal to your friends and family, and post to Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.

DONATE NOW https://www.cair.com/donate As-salaamu Alaykum (peace to you) Please watch this two-minute video of public figures urging support for CAIR, then make a 100 percent tax-deductible (TAX ID Number is 77-0646756) and zakat-eligible donation so that we may continue to defend American Muslims from being targeted by hate and also have the resources needed to challenge the anticipated attempts to erode the civil rights of all Americans in the coming year. Will you help us reach our year-end fundraising goal of $800,000? Consider giving $30, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or whatever you can. We appreciate any contribution you give. DONATE NOW https://www.cair.com/donate Please take a minute RIGHT NOW to show your support for our work by going to www.cair.com to make a contribution. We also accept donations using PayPal. You may mail your contribution to: CAIR, 453 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C., 20003. [IMPORTANT NOTE: Donations must be postmarked by December 31 to claim a deduction for 2016.] Every donation helps! Donate to CAIR today! May Allah bless you and your family. Thank you again, Roula Allouch CAIR National Board Chair P.S. -- Please send this appeal to your friends and family, and post to Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.

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CAIR Questions Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Va. Sheriff’s Islamophobic Training (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/15/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is questioning whether taxpayer dollars are being used to pay for a daylong training by the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office in Culpeper, Va., featuring two notorious anti-Muslim conspiracy theorists, one of whom claims the CIA director is a “secret Muslim.” Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins is sponsoring the training by former FBI agent John Guandolo and William Federer, author of “What Every American Needs to Know About the Qur’an,” this Saturday at Germanna Community College’s Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper. SEE: Culpeper Sheriff Brings Back Controversial “Jihadi Threat” Training http://www.dailyprogress.com/starexpo... In past presentations, Federer has falsely claimed that Muslims are “taking over” neighborhoods, that Muslims have large families so they can go on welfare and that Islam permits the raping of women. Video: Islamophobe William Federer Spews Anti-Islam Hate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hR0S... He has also falsely claimed that then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had the “global goal of establishing Sharia law” and that Muslims have a “sacred obligation to lie.” Right Wing Watch: Bill Federer http://www.rightwingwatch.org/categor... Islamophobia by PowerPoint http://religiondispatches.org/islamop... In 2014, Virginia’s Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy rescinded its approval of in-service training credits for state law enforcement scheduled to attend similar training Guandolo conducted in Culpeper. SEE: Virginia Agency Pulls Accreditation for Anti-Muslim Training http://www.cair.com/press-center/pres... In an email sent to the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office, CAIR asked: 1. Are any taxpayer dollars being used to host or promote this event? 2. Has any Culpeper County Sheriff's Office staff time or resources been used to host this event. 3. Will any members of the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office attend the training? Are they being asked to attend? 4. Will law enforcement officers attending the training receive continuing education credits with Virginia's Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)? 5. Since this training involves the subject of Islam and Muslims, have you consulted with anyone in the local Muslim community about the negative impact it may have in terms of fostering Islamophobia resulting in anti-Muslim hate crimes? 6. Will the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office offer additional protection to the local Muslim community because the conspiracy theories promoted by these speakers to a local audience may result in increased Islamophobia? The Washington-based Muslim civil rights group says it has yet to receive a response. Backgrounder on John Guandolo: The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), an organization that tracks hate groups in America, describes Guandolo as "a disreputable character, who regularly attacks the U.S. government, claims that the director of the Central Intelligence Agency is a secret Muslim agent for the Saudi government and says that American Muslims 'do not have a First Amendment right to do anything.'" CAIR Islamophobia Monitor: John Guandolo http://www.islamophobia.org/islamopho... Video: Islamophobe John Guandolo Claims CIA Director John Brennan is a Secret Muslim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aieUd... Earlier this year, Cedar Valley College in Lancaster, Texas, canceled a training event for law enforcement officers being offered by Guandolo. SEE: CAIR-Dallas Welcomes College’s Cancellation of Event Featuring Islamophobe John Guandolo http://www.cair.com/press-center/pres... Last year, CAIR welcomed the withdrawal of an FBI representative from an event in Texas that was initially sponsored by the anti-Muslim hate group ACT! for America and featured Guandolo. SEE: FBI Withdraws from Texas Event Initially Sponsored by Hate Group and Featuring Anti-Muslim Conspiracy Theorist http://www.cair.com/press-center/pres... CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Nabeelah Naeem, 202-341-4171, nnaeem@cair.com

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