Message from CAIR-AZ Executive Director Azza Abuseif on H.R. 9495

H.R. 9495 has passed, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. This dangerous legislation grants sweeping powers to the executive branch, threatening free speech, civil liberties, and democracy itself. Nonprofits, universities, and news outlets could lose their tax-exempt status without due process—chilling advocacy and silencing dissent. But we’re not backing down. As our Executive Director reminds […]

H.R. 9495 Passes a Grave Threat to Free Speech and Democracy

Urgent Update: H.R. 9495 HAS PASSED, granting the executive branch sweeping powers to strip nonprofits, universities, and news outlets of tax-exempt status without fair process. This dangerous legislation threatens free speech, civil liberties, and democracy itself, empowering the government to target political opponents and disfavored groups. The vague language invites abuse, chilling advocacy and dissent […]

19 Senators Vote to Support Resolution to Limit Weapons to Israel

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate took a bold step, voting to limit arms transfers to Israel. This decision comes after over a year of the Biden administration failing to enforce U.S. laws on weapons transfers. Although the final decision was disapproved this is a step towards elected officials that will speak up and represent the […]