What We Do
Defend People
Our Civil Rights team and Immigrant Justice Project provide FREE legal counseling and referrals for Muslims in Washington state. Read More.
Empower Muslims
Our Policy and Advocacy team works to increase civic engagement and to ensure our laws and lawmakers reflect the diversity of our state. Read More.
Build Community
Our Outreach team works to connect the Muslim community in Washington state to one another and to resources and opportunities. Read More.
Amplify Muslim Voices
Our Media team works to elevate Muslim voices through authentic storytelling and real representation. Read More.
Latest News
CAIR-WA Welcomes Court’s Decision to Move Afghan Asylum-Seeker Cases Forward Despite Trump Admin Pause
(SEATTLE, WA, 4/28/26) – 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...
Proposed Settlement to End Secretive and Discriminatory Immigration Program
For decades, the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been using a secret vetting program that greatly affects Muslim immigrants, known as the Controlled Application Review and...
CAIR-WA Applauds Authorization of Health Dept. to Inspect Northwest ICE Facility
TACOMA, WA (4/7/2026)—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,...
Recapping MDAC 2026
On Monday, February 16, over 100 Muslims showed up at the Washington State Capitol to advocate for issues that matter to our community. By the numbers Over 100 Muslims at the Capitol...
Palestinian asylum-seeker among those arrested by ICE in WA traffic stops
His wrists in handcuffs, Mo begged the federal agents to let him bring the baby formula home to his son. It was the morning after Christmas and Mo had awoken early to make the roughly one mile drive...
Media Literacy Tips
MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION What Is Misinformation? Misinformation is false or misleading information that is shared without the direct intention to cause harm. It often spreads through social...
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Our mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower Muslims residing in Washington.
WE ARE ZAKAT ELIGIBLE
Zakat donations will be allocated to CAIR-WA's Legal, Programs, Government Affairs, and Advocacy work. Donations will not be used for banquets, speakers' fees, rent, and other office related expenses.
CAIR Washington is qualified to receive zakat.