(SEATTLE, WA, Oct. 13, 2020) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the multiple acts of hate in the Bellingham area this past weekend when stickers with Nazi swastikas and the message "We are everywhere" were posted on several businesses.
Washington State Lawmakers Recognize Muslim Community’s Contributions During COVID-19, Wish ‘Ramadan Mubarak’
(SEATTLE, WA, May 20, 2020) – CAIR Washington today released a video featuring elected officials from across Washington state wishing the Muslim community “Ramadan Mubarak” and acknowledging their contributions during COVID-19.
CAIR Washington Stands with Immigrant Communities in Condemning ‘Irrational and Insidious’ Trump Tweet Threatening to Halt Immigration to U.S.
(Seattle, WA 4/21/20) – The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR Washington) condemned President Trump's late-night tweet announcing that he intends to sign an executive order to "temporarily suspend immigration into the United States."
CAIR-WA, NWIRP File Lawsuit Challenging CPB’s Refusal to Provide Directive Targeting Iranian-Americans
Seattle, WA, February 12, 2020 – CAIR Washington filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington today, challenging the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) refusal to reveal the directive issued to CBP officers to detain and interrogate Iranian-Americans, among others, who were returning to the United States in early January.
Local Coalition Condemns Trump Administration’s Expansion of Muslim Ban
(SEATTLE, WA, 01/31/20) – A coalition of local civil rights and advocacy organizations including CAIR Washington, Seattle Indivisible, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Seattle, MAPS-AMEN, OneAmerica, and Oxfam are publicly condemning the Trump administration’s latest expansion of the Muslim Ban.
Civil Rights, Advocacy Organizations Bringing 150+ Washingtonians to Olympia for "Muslim Day at the Capitol" in Honor of MLK Day
(SEATTLE, WA, 1/16/20) – CAIR Washington and Somali Health Board are partnering to bring over 150 Muslim Washingtonians to the state capitol in Olympia for the annual " Muslim Day at the Capitol ," THIS MONDAY, Jan. 20th.
BREAKING: CAIR Washington Assisting Iranian-Americans Detained at U.S. Border
(SEATTLE, WA, 1/5/20) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Washington (CAIR-WA) is assisting more than 60 Iranians and Iranian-Americans of all ages who were detained at length and questioned at the Peace Arch Border Crossing in Blaine, WA.
CAIR Washington Releases its 2018 Civil Rights Report Highlights include responding to the Muslim Ban, government surveillance, and combating rise in hate crimes locally
(SEATTLE, WA, 12/18/19) – CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released its annual Civil Rights Report for 2018. The report summarizes CAIR Washington’s civil rights and advocacy work from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
Recount Confirms Varisha Khan the Second of two Muslim Women Elected in Washington State
(SEATTLE, WA, 12/6/19) – CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today reported that Varisha Khan was confirmed as the winner for the Redmond City Council Position #1.
Washington State Elects Two Muslims in Tuesday’s Election First Muslim Woman Elected to Office in Pasco, WA
(SEATTLE, WA, 11/7/19) – CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today reported that Washington has elected two Muslims and that a total of 25 Muslim candidates nationwide won in Tuesday’s election.