by Katie Walker | Jul 12, 2022 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 7/12/2022) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today said it stands in solidarity with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, after it was revealed that a Seattle man was arrested after threatening to kill...
by Katie Walker | Jul 1, 2022 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 07/01/2022) – The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) is proud to announce that on June 23, 2022 Governor Inslee issued a proclamation that July 2022 will be recognized as Muslim American Heritage Month in the...
by Katie Walker | Mar 25, 2022 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 3/25/2022) – The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today welcomed hate crime charges brought against two teens suspected of assaulting a 13-year-old Muslim boy in Lynwood. The charges allege that on November...
by Katie Walker | Mar 7, 2022 | Press Release
(BURIEN, WA, 3/7/2022) – The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today expressed solidarity with the Muslim American Youth Foundation (MAYF) after its center was damaged in a hit-and-run incident Monday morning. At around...
by Katie Walker | Feb 18, 2022 | Press Release
(BELLEVUE, WA, 2/18/2022) — On Sunday, February 20th, the Washington Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) will join local and national activists for a protest against the recent hijab bans in India. The Coalition of Seattle Indian-Americans,...
by CAIR Washington | Dec 2, 2021 | Press Release
(OLYMPIA, WA, 12/2/2021) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is partnering with Interfaith Works and the American Muslim Empowerment Network (MAPS-AMEN) in an action of support and solidarity with...
by CAIR Washington | Oct 20, 2021 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 10/20/21) — The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Washington) today called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for vandalism targeting yet another house of worship in the state....
by CAIR Washington | Oct 13, 2021 | Press Release
CAIR Washington Stands with Tacoma Muslim Community After Mosque Burned, Asks Authorities to Probe Possible Bias Motive (SEATTLE, WA, 10/13/21) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today called for an...
by CAIR Washington | Aug 25, 2021 | Press Release
Local Civil Rights Organization Struggles to Get Afghans Aboard Flights as Violence Escalates, Deadline Looms (SEATTLE, WA, 8/25/21) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is joining humanitarian and civil...
by CAIR Washington | Aug 20, 2021 | Press Release
Afghans Unable To Reach Flights As Taliban Takes Over and U.S. Does Little To Help (SEATTLE, WA, 8/20/21) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is working with a group of local immigration advocates,...
