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Social Justice Film Series to Feature “The Feeling of Being Watched” Followed by a Discussion about Surveillance of Muslim Communities
(SEATTLE, WA, 5/16/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations - Washington (CAIR-WA) and Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) are proud to present the second film in their “Popcorn, Justice, and a Movie” series featuring films about social justice, race, religion, and...
In Time for Ramadan, CAIR-WA Celebrates Passage of Religious Accommodations Bill
(SEATTLE, WA 05/06/19) – Today, the first day of the holy month of Ramadan , The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA) , along with members of student groups and other community leaders celebrated the signing of Senate Bill 5166 , which promises...
Opening Night of Social Justice Film Series to Feature Movie and Discussion of Rohingya Genocide
(SEATTLE, WA, 4/16/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations - Washington (CAIR-WA) and Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) today announced a series “Popcorn, Justice, and a Movie” to feature films about social justice, race, religion, and identity. The first in the...
CAIR-WA Endorses Legislation to Repeal the Muslim Ban
(SEATTLE, WA 4/10/19) – In response to the introduction of the National Origin-Based Anti-discrimination for Non-Immigrants Act (NO BAN Act) by Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), CAIR-WA released the following statement: "The Muslim Ban is...
CAIR-WA Applauds Bellevue School District’s Commitment to Inclusion in Wake of New Zealand Attack
(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...
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. The...
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. A man who claimed responsibility for the attacks...
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. The remarks were made via an email from the...
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: Feds...
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...
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