CAIR-AZ

Airports are no longer neutral spaces. With ICE agents being deployed, routine travel can now carry real risks for undocumented and vulnerable community members. If you are undocumented or out of status, think carefully before traveling. Know your rights. Have a plan.

In the early hours of March 7th, a group of Muslim youth and children were attacked at the Islamic Center of north Phoenix. A man fired multiple shots with a paintball/pellet gun toward the group of children and nearby vehicles before fleeing. Thankfully, no one was injured.

This guide outlines what to do if ICE approaches your mosque. Share it with your masjid leadership, volunteers, and families. Preparation protects our community, especially in this blessed month when our spaces are full.

Ramadan is a time of prayer, safety, and community. Our masajid are sacred spaces, and our community must be prepared. With increased fear and uncertainty around immigration enforcement, knowing your rights is not optional. It is essential.

Alhamdulillah, we have an important update regarding SB 1443, the anti-mosque bill that would have effectively banned the Adhan (Muslim call to prayer) five times a day in Arizona. Today, SB 1443 was killed.

At CAIR-AZ, we believe Muslim employees deserve to observe Ramadan with dignity and without discrimination. From reasonable break accommodations for prayer, to flexibility around fasting and scheduling, you have rights in the workplace.

Today, that truth is unmistakable, as immigrant communities face raids and fear under ICE, as Palestinians endure displacement, siege, and collective punishment, and as Black, Brown, Muslim, and marginalized communities are criminalized for existing.

HCM 2002 is a dangerous piece of Arizona legislation that calls on the federal government to falsely label the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a “terrorist organization.”

Policies rooted in discrimination have real human costs. Families are left waiting, grieving, and forced to navigate uncertainty simply because of where they come from or how they are perceived. No ban should ever come at the expense of human dignity or basic civil rights.

We are seeing heightened immigration enforcement activity at U.S. airports. We encourage travelers to know their rights and seek legal guidance before traveling if they have concerns about their immigration status.

A newly introduced bill, S.3283, seeks to eliminate dual citizenship, a proposal that could have significant implications for immigrant communities across the country. CAIR Arizona is closely monitoring legislation that may have a potential impact on our communities.

This Giving Tuesday, support CAIR Arizona. Our team works to defend civil rights, support students, challenge discrimination, and empower our community through legal services, advocacy, and education. Scan the QR code or visit cair-az.org/donate to make a donation today!

CAIR-AZ is proud to support the Sudanese American Center, Sudanese Youth for Change, and the Palestinian Liberation Collective, with Instituto, for a screening of the acclaimed documentary ‘Sudan, Remember Us’, taking place Thursday, November 14th at ICC. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Today is Election Day! Your voice matters, and voting is one of the most powerful ways to make it heard. Polls are open until 7 PM tonight. Find your nearest polling location or ballot drop box at azcleanelections.gov

No student should feel unsafe because of their immigration status or background. Schools must be places of refuge, belonging, and opportunity for every child, regardless of where they come from.

At CAIR-Arizona, we believe media literacy is a form of empowerment. By questioning sources, checking facts, and thinking critically before sharing, we can protect ourselves and our community from harmful narratives.

In today’s world, not everything we read or share online is true. Misinformation (false information shared by mistake) and disinformation (false information spread with intent to deceive) both harm our communities.