
Federal Immigration Policy Update
The U.S. Department of State has announced an indefinite pause on the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026.

The U.S. Department of State has announced an indefinite pause on the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026.

You’re invited to a free Know Your Rights community event featuring Civil Rights Director and Attorney Martin Quezada. We’ll cover what your rights are, what

We need your help to make this year’s Annual Banquet a success! Each year, CAIR-Arizona’s Annual Banquet brings together hundreds of community members, leaders, and

We’re thrilled to announce that CAIR-Arizona will be hosting our Annual Banquet on Saturday, November 1st, 2025! This year, we are honored to welcome Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib as

CAIR-AZ is hosting a VIRTUAL Know Your Rights session on Saturday, July 19th at 1PM! We will cover critical topics such as what to do

Important Note for Non-Citizens: If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, whether undocumented, on a visa, green card holder, asylum seeker, or in removal proceedings,

Hobbs Office: (602) 542-4331 CALL SCRIPT: Oppose HB2880 “Hello, my name is (Your Name), and I’m calling to urge Governor Hobbs to veto House Bill

This bill is a threat to free speech in schools by silencing critical discussions such as on Palestinian rights. Call your representative now! “Hello, my

Join CAIR Arizona in collaboration with the Islamic Community Center (ICC) for a vital Know Your Rights event. We’ll cover what to do if ICE


Join us for an important Know Your Rights discussion on Instagram live!📅 Date: December 11th⏰ Time: 12pm🎙 Featuring: PLAN Executive Director Rekha Nair We’re hosting

The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to

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,

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.

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

At CAIR-Arizona, we remain steadfast in our commitment to fight for justice, no matter who holds the office of president. We stand united with all

(PHOENIX, AZ, 10/31/2024) – The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed an investigation

CAIR-AZ has prepared a comprehensive General Election Voter Guide to help community members make informed decisions at the polls. This guide offers accessible information on

Fill out this form to urge your members of Congress to boycott or protest war criminal Netanyahu’s speech to a join session of Congress on

Join us on June 22nd for the Rise & Vote event in collaboration with Corazón Arizona and CAIR Arizona: an All-Day Political Education and Movement

The Israeli army committed a massacre in Rafah, bombing displaced Palestinian families and killing over 45 people. Horrendous footage of Palestinian civilians, including babies, being

Contact your Members of Congress immediately and urge them to reject legislation aimed at shutting down pro-Palestinian nonprofit organizations.Regardless of your stance on social, political,

Position Summary The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Arizona (CAIR-AZ) is a chapter of the nation’s leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. CAIR-AZ is a

(PHOENIX, AZ – 5/6/2024) – The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today called for law enforcement to arrest Arizona State University (ASU) professor

CAIR-AZ is conducting a survey to better understand the needs and concerns of our Muslim community. By sharing your thoughts and experiences, you can help

(PHOENIX, AZ, 4/2/24) – The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Arizona), is deeply concerned by the decision to allow Israel’s General Consul to address the

CAIR-Arizona is honored to be joined by the phenomenal Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz as our keynote speaker for our annual Ramadan Iftaar this year! We are

HB 2759 is scheduled for Senate Education Committee on Wednesday 3/20 at 2pm at the State Capitol. We call on all our community members to

CAIR urges all Americans who condemn Israel’s genocide in Gaza to promptly contact Democratic members of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives who haven’t

CAIR-AZ would like to invite all our community members to our annual Ramadan Iftar on Friday, March 29th! This year’s theme will discuss the work

🌙 CAIR-AZ is excited to announce our annual Ramadan banquet, which will be on March 29th, 2024! This year’s theme will discuss the work that

CAIR-AZ in collaboration with Instituto is excited to bring the community Advocacy 101: How to Contact your Local Elected Officials. This training will provide the

It’s been more than 100 days of violence, bombings and devastation in Gaza. The innocent men, women and children deserve a life free of destruction,

CAIR-Arizona, in collaboration with Arizona Muslim Alliance, would like to invite you to an educational session on Islamophobia and Hate Crimes with Professor Khaled Beydoun.

CAIR-AZ, in collaboration with the Arizona Muslim Alliance will be hosting Muslim Day at the Capitol on Thursday, February 22nd. This will be a day

CAIR-AZ, in collaboration with the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) and the Palestinian Community Center will be hosting a Gaza Emergency Fundraising Dinner on Saturday,
‘If You Want to Shoot Her…’ CAIR Releases X (Twitter) Spaces Audio of Pro-Israel Activists Discussing Ways to Target Rep. Rashida Tlaib During Arizona Visit
BREAKING: CAIR-AZ Condemns Sheraton for “Caving to Racist Pressure” and Announces Relocation of Event with Rep. Rashida Tlaib Civil rights group relocating event and considering legal

The violence and aggressions towards Palestinian civilians by Israel have killed more than 5000 Palestinians, as homes, schools and hospitals are being bombed. This is

Dearest Community, Your team, here at CAIR-AZ, has prepared templatized documents to advocate for you and your loved ones at work and school. Your voice

The CAIR-AZ team would like to invite you to our annual banquet this year, taking place on Saturday, November 18th! Our theme for the year is Muslim-American Legacies:

Run for office! Just do it!!! The Muslim community has a massive stake in the decisions that shape the state/country. All issues affect us, such

On November 15, 2021, your attorney presented oral argument to the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. To learn more about the case, click

CAIR-AZ presents the fifth KYR of 2021 with David Chami, the founder of the Consumer Justice Law Firm and the managing partner of Price Law

CAIR-AZ’s Civil Rights Director, Ahmed Soussi, teaches bystander intervention. What is bystander intervention training? It is learning how to support someone who is being harassed

CAIR-AZ Sabra v. MCCCD Opening Brief CAIR-AZ Initial Press Conference Announcing the Lawsuit CAIR-AZ Collation Letter Against Hate in the Classroom CAIR-AZ Complete Video Series

CAIR-AZ presents the fourth KYR of 2021 with Zayed Al-Sayyed, the founder of the The Law Office of Zayed Al-Sayyed. Zayed not only practices personal

Senator Martin Quezada joins CAIR-AZ for Iftar to discuss the Arizona State Legislature and the importance of paying attention to bills that affect our communities.

Access to information is a fundamental right and can empower any community— whether it’s for life skills, healthcare, legal or educational resources. We are having

Secretary of State Katie Hobbs joins CAIR-AZ for Iftar to discuss the importance of staying informed and how to avoid misinformation during an election. We
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAIR-Arizona, Legal Groups Condemn Maricopa College District’s Settlement with Anti-Muslim Professor Who Forced Students to Denigrate Islam Attorneys vow to continue First

The Staff and Board at CAIR-AZ wish you a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. Stay tuned by following our social media outlets to see all the programs

CAIR-AZ presents the third KYR of 2021 with Jack Litwak, the founder of the Litwak Law Group. If you or anyone you know has been
Azza is CAIR Arizona’s Executive Director. She previously served as the State Director for NextGen America in Arizona. NextGen mobilizes youth to become civically engaged

CAIR-AZ presents the second KYR of 2021 with the Southwest Fair Housing Council. If you or anyone you know has been discriminated against, call (480)

Tired of seeing people who are supposed to represent us hurt our community? Then, BE THE CHANGE! Learn about the resources out there that will

Join us Tuesday, February 23rd at 1 PM as we partner up with Run For Something to talk about running for local office! Register here:

CAIR-AZ presents the first KYR of 2021 with Shifa Alkhatib, a managing partner with HKM Employment Attorneys. If you or anyone you know has been

CAIR-AZ Press Conference for the Initial lawsuit. CAIR-AZ Collation Letter Against Hate in the Classroom. CAIR-AZ Complete Video Series DEBUNKING Damask’s Islamophobic Module.

Here is the complete series of videos that CAIR-AZ and Imam Omar Tawil from the Islamic Community Center of Tempe created to correct the Islamophobic

The great team at CAIR-SFBA created this community advisory on what we can expect with the #MuslimBan being repealed. It was last updated January 20,

CAIR-AZ was honored by the United States Census Bureau for our work in getting our community to complete the Census. This recognition would not be

Today is #GivingTuesday Help CAIR-AZ go D.E.E.P. and donate today! Become a Champion of Justice by selecting recurring donations and get a thank you gift

Interim Executive Director, Ahmed Soussi, sits down with CAIR-AZ Board Member, Azza Abuseif, to talk about CAIR-AZ’s education efforts of the last year, and where

CAIR-AZ Board Members Raees Mohamed and David Chami talk about how we Defend the Community! Help us continue to Defend by donating here: https://cair-az.org/donate/ You

Alhamdulillah! #ThankYouGod Today, so many of us are waking up with a sense of relief. Thank you to all of you who have stood by

CAIR-AZ’s Lead Organizer, Sakina Al-Amin discusses ways our community can get involved to maximize voter turnout in 2020! Join a Text/Phone Bank – Details to

Recently, it was revealed that overtly Islamophobic course materials were being used in courses at Scottsdale Community College – to read more about this case

CAIR-Arizona Files Lawsuit Against Public College For Permitting Anti-Muslim Professor To Condemn Religion and Punish Muslim Student in Violation of First Amendment (PHOENIX, AZ, 6/3/2020) – The

As you are well aware – the year 2020 means that the United States Census is happening. Every 10 years, this country does a total
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/16/18) – The CAIR Legal Defense Fund (CAIR) today reached a court-approved agreement with Arizona State University (ASU), the Arizona Board of Regents and

It can be a humiliating and frustrating experience to be profiled and singled out at airports. Something Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda of Qalam Institute is all-too-familiar

Source: AZCentral.com “The Council on American-Islamic Relations Arizona generally makes it out to about 15 mosques throughout Arizona during Ramadan to pitch their organization to
Questions implying that terrorism is encouraged under the Islamic faith elicited a public apology from Scottsdale Community College after they appeared on a class quiz. The college issued

(PHOENIX, AZ, 6/26/19) – The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) today expressed deep concerns over the fact that Maricopa County Attorney Bill

Urgent – Contact Members of the Arizona Senate Now! (PHOENIX, AZ, 3/9/20) – The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) is urging state

White House senior adviser Stephen Miller was in frequent communication with a Breitbart News editor in the run-up to the 2016 election to pitch stories

Laughter makes sense when you’re in the secure confines of the Tucson City Council chambers and you see someone stand up, tug her tight shorts

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/1/19)– The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned racist and white supremacist incidents

(PHOENIX, AZ 9/25/19) – On Friday, Sept. 27, a coalition of Arizona Muslims will hold a press conference and rally to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in

When tenants of a student housing complex poured beer and tossed cans from a balcony onto children playing in the Islamic Center of Tucson’s parking

A NEW ADVISER to Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, the director of outreach to the Asian-American Pacific Islander community, is a strong backer of extreme right-wing Indian

“President Trump might’ve pardoned him, but those who had families and communities destroyed by his unlawful tactics have not,” one advocate said. Immigration and civil

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – A new study shows hate crimes are up in the U.S. and in Arizona. SafeHome.org looked at FBI data from 2013 to 2017

FOR ISLAMOPHOBES, Mohamad Tawhidi is something very close to a godsend. A Shia Muslim cleric, raised in Australia and educated in Iran, Tawhidi presents himself as

Dravon Ames thought he would be dead if it weren’t for the cameras. He said he feared for his life and the safety of his

(PHOENIX, AZ, 6/17/19) – The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) today called on the Phoenix Police Department to take swift action in

Members of the Phoenix-area Muslim community were forgiving of the woman who sentenced Tuesday for her role in a Facebook lives-stream that depicted she and

A decade ago, while living and working in Jakarta, Indonesia – the capital city of the world’s most populous Muslim majority country – I participated

“We are happy to see elected officials who are using their legislative powers to dismantle the Trump administration’s bigoted policies.”byEoin Higgins, staff writer Democrats in

The family that owns OxyContin producer Purdue Pharma donated to anti-Muslim hate groups and other organizations headed by well-known anti-Muslim figures. Art museums including the

PHOENIX, AZ (3TV/CBS5) — Leaders in Arizona’s Islamic community are urging mosques to tighten up security procedures after the deadly shootings in New Zealand and an

(PHOENIX, AZ, 3/18/19) — The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) today renewed its call for stepped-up security at Islamic institutions in the
CAIR-Arizona Team would like to present our 2018 General Election Candidate Guide. This year, we launched this important initiative as part of our ongoing civic
(Image via AZ Daily Sun) (PHOENIX, ARIZONA, 9/5/17) — The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Arizona) today called on state and
(MESA, ARIZONA, 7/14/2017) — The Arizona Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) today applauded a judge’s decision to grant asylum to a Palestinian refugee
On Wednesday, CAIR-AZ board member David Chami stopped in-studio with KJZZ – discussing the latest developments from the #MuslimBan: Click Here to listen: “The Supreme
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing a

Arizona Republic covers CAIR-AZ’s “A Ramadan Night for Civil Rights” – and our keynote speaker, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN.) Read Full Article at: http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2017/06/18/ilhan-omar-first-somali-american-politician-speaks-in-phoenix/393644001/ The Minneapolis

From the Arizona Republic: Imraan Siddiqi, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Arizona chapter, told The Republic many in the the Muslim community also “stand
by Samantha Noyes – Civil Rights Coordinator On Friday after Maghrib prayer, members of the CAIR-AZ team (Imraan Siddiqi, Yasir Shareef, Neekta Hamidi, and Samantha
With the election around the corner, we are seeing a massive upswing in violence and anti-Muslim targeting as a fallout from campaign rhetoric. Last week,
(PHOENIX, AZ, 10/5/16) – The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) is seeking relief for members of a recently-resettled refugee family who

Islamophobia and the fallout affecting multiple communities is arguably at an all-time high. In the past few months alone, numerous mosques have been vandalized and/or
On Wednesday, June 15th – A Syrian refugee family reported receiving the following hateful posting on the door of their home in Tucson, Arizona: CAIR-AZ

PRESS Release: CAIR-AZ Applauds Release of Palestinian Asylum Seeker from ICE Detention (PHOENIX, AZ, 5/27/2016) – The Arizona chapter of the Council on American Islamic-Relations
PRESS Release: CAIR-AZ Applauds Release of Palestinian Asylum Seeker from ICE Detention (PHOENIX, AZ, 5/27/2016) – The Arizona chapter of the Council on American Islamic-Relations
This week in following stories in Islamophobia: A 12-year-old boy was reportedly called “terrorist” in front of classmates by a teacher. Also, there have been
The Arizona Muslim community was proud to hold its first ever Muslim Capitol Day on Thursday, March 3rd – in an effort to empower and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAIR-AZ Files Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Palestinian Asylum Seeker Held in ICE Detention Facility (PHOENIX, AZ, 2/23/2016) – The Arizona
CAIR-AZ Files Petition For Writ of Habeas Corpus for Asylum Seeker Detained in Arizona Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus – Filed For Background on

In the aftermath of the San Bernardino attack, there has already been an upswing of anti-Muslim rhetoric sweeping the country. CAIR-AZ’s Imraan Siddiqi discusses this
Original Article, Published In The Arizona Republic Located Here Dear Governor Ducey, We write to you today to express our deep concern regarding the call
An Open Letter To The Honorable Doug Ducey, Governor of The State of Arizona November 18th, 2015 Dear Governor Ducey, We write to you today
We are all saddened by the tragic news out of Chattanooga, TN – where a shooter targeted a military recruiting station, killing 4 members of
COMMUNITY ADVISORY CAIR-AZ Urges Community Members to Avoid and Ignore Anti-Islam Protestors (PHOENIX, AZ, 5/28/15) — The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations
This video comes courtesy of ICC Tempe – as a group of hate protestors demonstrated on the sidewalk of the mosque last Friday. They were
Interfaith Statement In Support of Islamic Community Center of Tempe (For Background, Click Here) April 17th, 2015 Amid the horrific and offensive event that happened
(PHOENIX, AZ, 2/10/15) — The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Arizona (CAIR-AZ) today joined the Arizona Muslim community in offering condolences to the family of aid
CAIR-AZ ACTION ALERT: Let the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) know that state sponsored anti-Muslim training is NOT acceptable. CAIR-AZ is urging Arizona’s Muslim community
Ferguson: A Wake Up Call by Liban Yousuf If you turn on the television to follow news of the response to the shooting of Michael
We’d like to thank everyone and ask God to reward all of the people who made yesterday’s Day of Justice celebration hosted with the Islamic
by Neekta Hamidi – CAIR-AZ Board of Directors Overlooking the Potomac River, with the Washington Monument peeking in the distance, the CAIR National Council appeared
This past weekend, members of the CAIR-AZ team gathered in Washington DC to participate in Capitol Hill Day visits with elected officials. Our team members
PHOENIX, AZ – October 18, 2013 The CAIR-Arizona team is proud to announce that they will be presenting community leader and former chairman Imam Anas
by Samantha Noyes – Civil Rights Coordinator Tuesday, July 9th marked the beginning of Ramadan, the month of fasting from sun up to sun down
CAIR-AZ Applauds U.S. District Court Ruling Preventing Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office from Racial Profiling (Phoenix, AZ – 5/25/13) The Council on American Islamic Relations –
The CAIR-Arizona team would like to send out our sincere thoughts and prayers for those affected by the horrific tornados in Oklahoma, which have killed
Reflections on the ASU Boston Vigil by Neekta Hamidi, CAIR-AZ Volunteer On the Sunday following the attacks in Boston, CAIR-AZ teamed up with Muslim Leaders of America
In the aftermath of the horrific terror attacks in Boston, CAIR-AZ Volunteers and the Muslim Leaders of America co-hosted a vigil at Arizona State University
Islamic leaders in the Valley urged their followers to be prepared to be intimidated and provoked after authorities revealed the Boston bombing suspects were Muslims.
CAIR-AZ: Arizona businesses rank among worst for religious discrimination complaints Mike Sunnucks, Phoenix Business Journal, 12 April 2013 Full Article (Subscription Required): http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/print-edition/2013/04/12/arizona-businesses-rank-among-worst.html Connie Bibb and
In cities across the U.S. we are seeing a new battleground in the area of Islamophobia: Transit ads. Even though the sides of buses and
Chairman Hlayhel was honored to be the guest of State Senator Katie Hobbs, and delivered the Islamic prayer on the Senate Floor. Click Here To
CAIR reps from across the country held meetings with Congressional offices on a variety of important civl rights issues. CAIR-Arizona was proud to participate in the
Interfaith events have always represented a paradox to me – yet, I find myself attending more and more of them. On one hand – these
In reaction to today’s Supreme Court Ruling regarding Arizona’s Proposed Immigration Bill SB 1070, the Council on American Islamic Relations Arizona Chapter released the following