(SEATTLE, WA 3/20/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA), applauded the Bellevue School District today for a statement committing to creating an inclusive environment for all students. The statement referenced the urgency of ensuring all students feel safe and welcome in the wake of the New Zealand mosque attacks and local immigration enforcement.
In Response to New Zealand Massacre, Over 800 Expected at Local Interfaith Prayer Vigil & Anti-Islamophobia Teach-in
(SEATTLE, WA 3/17/19) – A coalition of over 20 local Muslim organizations and mosques is hosting an interfaith prayer vigil and anti-Islamophobia teach-in after the massacre of 50 worshipers in an Islamophobic attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
CAIR-WA Condemns Terror Attack on New Zealand Mosques, Urges Stepped-Up Security at Local Mosques
(SEATTLE, WA 3/16/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations - Washington (CAIR-WA), today mourned the deaths of more than 40 worshipers gunned down in terror attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
CAIR-WA Calls on Seattle School District to Apologize for Offensive Ramadan Statements
(SEATTLE, WA 3/12/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA), is calling on the Seattle School District and Thurgood Marshall Elementary to respond to offensive remarks regarding Ramadan.
CAIR-WA Calls on Congress to Probe Why More than 1,400 Private Companies Have Access to Illegal Watchlist
(SEATTLE, WA, 2/20/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA) joined CAIR National in calling on Congress to investigate why the federal government has given more than 1,400 private companies access to the terrorist watchlist.
CAIR WA Condemns Trump’s Planned Border Wall Emergency, Encourages Civic Engagement and Support of Immigrants at Local Level
(SEATTLE, WA, 2/14/19) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations - Washington (CAIR-WA), condemned President Trump’s planned emergency declaration to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and said it’s “more crucial than ever” to support immigrant communities at the state and local level.
Local Muslim Org Highlighting Black Muslim Stories for Black History Month
(SEATTLE, WA 2/12/19) – In honor of Black History Month, The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA), is highlighting stories of local black Muslims as part of its recently launched social media campaign, "Everyday Muslims"
CAIR-Washington to Host ‘Muslim Capitol Day’ February 4th in Olympia
(SEATTLE, WA, 1/31/19) -- On Monday, February 4, Muslim community members and leaders will meet with state lawmakers in Olympia as part of "Washington Muslim Day at the Capitol" (MDAC) organized by the Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA).
Muslim Community Coming Together to Feed Federal Workers in SeaTac As Shutdown Enters Fifth Week
(SEATTLE, WA, 1/25/19) – Muslim owned restaurants, community groups and religious organizations are organizing to feed federal employees at Sea-Tac Airport on Monday, January 28th , including TSA employees, CBP workers, air traffic controllers, and more. Additionally, regular meal drives and other forms of assistance are being organized by the coalition.
Second Year of Muslim Ban to be Marked by Event that Highlights Voices from Impacted Communities
(SEATTLE, WA, 1/24/19) Two years ago, the Trump administration first issued an Executive Order that banned foreign nationals from seven predominantly Muslim countries from visiting the United States. In June 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the current iteration of Trump’s racist Muslim Ban to go into effect. Today this ban is still separating families and hurting communities in Washington.