Council on American-Islamic Relations

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a nonprofit civil rights and advocacy organization headquartered on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of American Muslims. Operating through a nationwide network of affiliate offices, CAIR provides comprehensive civil liberties advocacy and legal representation to address discrimination and promote justice. The organization engages in strategic media relations, legislative advocacy, and public education campaigns to ensure Muslim voices are represented in American civic discourse. CAIR's professional services include civil rights litigation, employment discrimination cases, religious liberty protection, and constitutional advocacy. Since 1994, the organization has secured landmark legal victories, including First Amendment cases and successful challenges to discriminatory policies. CAIR maintains a robust complaint intake system, receiving thousands of civil rights reports annually from individuals across the country experiencing discrimination based on religion, national origin, or identity. The organization's work spans multiple practice areas including workplace discrimination, educational access, law enforcement accountability, and government surveillance issues. Based in Washington, DC, CAIR coordinates legislative action alerts and maintains active lawsuits to combat systemic Islamophobia and protect constitutional rights. Through its comprehensive approach combining legal action, advocacy, and community education, CAIR serves as America's largest Muslim civil liberties organization, working to advance justice and mutual understanding across the nation.