CAIR

The organization is notable for its active role in legal advocacy, frequently filing lawsuits on behalf of individuals in cases involving religious freedom, immigration, and employment discrimination. It also engages in public education and media relations to shape the narrative around the Muslim community in the U.S., making it a significant and sometimes controversial voice in national conversations about civil liberties.

CAIR has been prominently featured in recent news due to a significant political development. In November 2025, the state of Texas designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as transnational criminal organizations, with the governor declaring them terrorist entities. This action has effectively blocked the group from certain activities, such as land acquisition within the state.

In response to these declarations, CAIR has publicly condemned the move, labeling it as an act of bigotry and an infringement on civil rights. Concurrently, local chapters of the organization, such as CAIR-New Jersey, have continued their advocacy work, issuing statements in support of a genocide-recognition resolution and urging political representatives to back their cause. These events have placed CAIR at the center of a national debate concerning security, religious freedom, and political speech.