CAIR Georgia Thanks Local Jail for Reversing Course, Allowing Muslim Inmate to Fast and Eat Kosher in Ramadan
(ATLANTA, GA – 5/25/2018) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today thanked the Cobb County Jail for resolving a complaint filed by a Muslim inmate who had been denied the opportunity to properly break his Ramadan fast, as well as access to kosher food. “We thank the Cobb County Jail for quickly changing […]
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Donate Monthly to CAIR Georgia Asalaamu Alaykum! On behalf of the entire CAIR Georgia team, I thank you for supporting our civil rights work over the past year. Alhamdulillah, your donations helped us build a staff dedicated to serving, protecting, and advocating for Georgia Muslims. This Ramadan, your generous sadaqa and zakat donations will, insha […]
Civil Rights Groups Help Defeat Every Anti-Immigrant Bill At Georgia State Capitol
(ATLANTA, GA – 4/2018) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today celebrated the defeat of SB 452 and other anti-immigrant legislation during Georgia’s legislative session. The legislation would have placed both documented and undocumented immigrants in Georgia at risk of indefinite detention and deportation for even minor infractions. CAIR Georgia staff attorney […]
Hundreds of Georgians March in Protest of Trump Embassy Move, Israeli Govt’s Massacre of Gaza Protesters
(ATLANTA, GA – 5/15/2018) On Tuesday, May 15th, a coalition of Georgia activists plans to hold an interfaith march to protest President Trump’s decision to move the American Embassy in Israel, as well as the killing of 58 Palestinian protesters at the hands of Israeli military snipers. During the protest, event sponsors Jewish Voice for Peace-Atlanta, Black Lives Matter-Atlanta, the […]
CAIR Georgia Lobbies Washington Lawmakers During 4th Annual Muslim Hill Day
(WASHINGTON, DC – 5/8/2018) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations traveled to joined the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations’ fourth annual National Muslim Hill Day in Washington, DC. During the two-day event, American Muslims from across the country gathered in Washington to lobby their congressional representatives about various topics. This year’s Georgia delegation […]
CAIR Georgia Thanks Prosecutors For Increasing Charges Against Man Who Tried To Strangle Muslim DoorDash Driver
(ATLANTA, GA, 5/11/2018) — The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) today thanked law enforcement for upgrading the misdemeanor battery charge against Rick Painter to felony charges of false imprisonment and aggravated assault. SEE: Updated Court Docket, State of Georgia vs. Rick Painter Painter was arrested on May 5th and charged with battery after he allegedly attacked […]
Georgia Activists to March in Protest Against Pres. Trump’s Embassy Move, Gaza Killings; Groups Call for End to Atlanta Police Training with Israeli Government
ATLANTA, GA – 5/15/2018) On Tuesday, May 15th, a coalition of Georgia activists plans to hold an interfaith march to protest President Trump’s decision to move the American Embassy in Jerusalem, as well as the the killing of 58 Palestinian protesters at the hands of Israeli snipers. During the protest, Jewish Voice for Peace-Atlanta, Black Lives Matter-Atlanta, […]
CAIR-Georgia: Family to Host Interfaith Memorial for Shukri Ali Said
(ATLANTA, GA, 5/9/2018) — On Saturday, May 12, the family of Shukri Ali Said plans to host an interfaith memorial for her at Ocee Park in Johns Creek. Said, an American citizen of Somalia heritage who suffered from mental illness was shot and killed by law enforcement in Johns Creek on April 28th. Video: CAIR-Georgia Director Says Mental Illness Does […]
CAIR Georgia Calls on Sen. Johnny Isakson to Vote Against Anti-Muslim Extremist Mike Pompeo’s Nomination to Serve as Secretary of State
(ATLANTA, GA – 4/10/2018) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today encouraged Sen. Johnny Isakson to vote against Mike Pompeo’s nomination to serve as Seceretary of State. Isakson sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which is scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing for Pompeo on Thursday, April 12. “Because anyone who […]
CAIR Georgia Releases 14-Page Report on Anti-Muslim Teachings of Police Instructor, Calls for End to Courses
(ATLANTA, GA, 3/2/2018) – On Monday, March 5, the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) plans to publicly release a report documenting the false and defamatory anti-Muslim teachings of a police instructor who has been teaching Islamophobic courses to officers across Georgia since 2013. SEE: Downloadable Letter & Report on Anti-Muslim Georgia Police Instructor At the […]