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CAIR welcomes revision of Michigan police department policy to allow headscarves

June 3, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: June 3, 2010 Description: On June 3 CAIR’s Michigan chapter welcomed revisions to the Canton Police Department’s religious accommodation policy that allow detainees the option of wearing Islamic head scarves (hijab) during the booking process. Detainees are also allowed to wear hijab for the duration of their confinement in the Canton […]

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Center for Security Policy letter to NCIS Director Mark Clookie

June 2, 2010

June 1, 2010 Director Mark D. Clookie Naval Criminal Investigative Service Headquarters 716 Sicard St, SE Ste 2000 Washington Navy Yard, DC 20388-5380 Dear Director Clookie: I write to alert you to a possible violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in which you and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) were apparently the […]

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Center for Security Policy letter to Rev. Franklin Graham

June 2, 2010

June 1, 2010 The Reverend Franklin Graham, President and CEO Samaritan’s Purse P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 Dear Reverend Graham: I write to alert you to possible violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in which you were apparently the target of a foreign influence operation. It is our assessment that the Council […]

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CAIR: Obama must “demonstrate our nation’s outrage at Israel’s brutal actions”

May 31, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: May 31, 2010 Description: In a May 31 press release CAIR asked supporters to “Contact President Obama and other elected representatives and officials to request that they condemn Israel’s brutal actions and work to end the siege of Gaza.” CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said, “Our nation must now work […]

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Center for Security Policy letter to Dan Fanelli

May 27, 2010

May 27, 2010 Dan Fanelli 13506 Summerport Village Pkwy, Suite 228 Windermere, FL 34786 Dear Mr. Fanelli: I write to alert you to a possible violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in which you, along with the national Republican leadership were apparently the target of a foreign influence operation. It is our assessment […]

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Center for Security Policy letter to Michael Steele

May 27, 2010

May 27, 2010 Chairman Michael Steele Republican National Committee 310 First Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 Dear Chairman Steele: I write to alert you to a possible violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in which you, along with national Republican leadership as a whole, were apparently the target of a foreign influence operation. […]

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CAIR endorses administration’s new security strategy and makes policy recommendations

May 27, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: May 27, 2010 Description: In a May 27 press release CAIR said it supports the Obama administration’s newly issued National Security Strategy which rhetorically de-links the Islamic faith from acts of Jihadist terrorism. They also appreciated the words of Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan who […]

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Center for Security Policy letter to Pamela Geller

May 26, 2010

May 26, 2010 Pamela Geller PO Box 121 1040 1st Ave New York, NY 10022 Dear Ms. Geller: I write to alert you to a possible violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in which you, along with Representative Steve King and the organizers of the inaugural Tennessee Tea Party Convention, were apparently the […]

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Center for Security Policy letter to Rep. Steve King

May 26, 2010

May 26, 2010 The Honorable Steve King 1131 Longworth Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman King: I write to alert you to a possible violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in which you, along with the organizers of the inaugural Tennessee Tea Party Convention and respected writer and non-profit Executive Director Pamela […]

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CAIR asks Tennessee Tea Party to drop “anti-Islam speaker”

May 20, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: May 20, 2010 Description: CAIR called on the organizers of the inaugural Tennessee Tea Party Convention to disinvite blogger and Executive Director of Stop Islamization of America (SIOA) Pamela Geller from speaking at the event. CAIR described Geller as an “extremist anti-Islam speaker, far-right blogger” and called SIOA a “hate group.” […]

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Center for Security Policy letter to GOP congressional candidate Rick Torres

May 20, 2010

May 20, 2010 Rick Torres 2986 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 Dear Mr. Torres: I write to alert you to a possible violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in which you, along with the Connecticut Republican leadership, were apparently the target of a foreign influence operation. It is our assessment that the Council […]

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Center for Security Policy letter to Connecticut GOP leadership

May 20, 2010

May 20, 2010 Dear Connecticut GOP Leader: I write to alert you to a possible violation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in which you as a member of the Connecticut Republican party leadership were apparently the target of a foreign influence operation. It is our assessment that the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) […]

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CAIR calls on Connecticut GOP to repudiate candidate’s “Islamophobic” comments

May 14, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: May 14, 2010 Description: The Connecticut chapter of CAIR called on state Republican leaders to repudiate statements made by congressional candidate Rick Torres during a GOP primary debate. CAIR’s press release described Torres’ remarks as “racist,” “anti-Muslim,” “intolerant,” and “Islamophobic.” CAIR also attributed a May 10, 2010 bomb attack on a […]

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CAIR Muslim Community Safety Kit

May 12, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date Accessed: May 12, 2010 Description: This CAIR online resource for local activists provides “community safety” information which includes a guide to influencing elected officials, law enforcement, schools, citizens groups and others. Excerpt: DEVELOP A LEGAL CONTACT LIST Develop a list of attorneys who are willing to be consulted by the Muslim […]

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CAIR claims victory in Navy law-enforcement agency “Islamophobia” case

May 11, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: May 11, 2010 Description: On March 23, 2010 CAIR called for a probe of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) to investigate a report of “anti-Islam bias” in the NCIS’s training of security personnel. CAIR had received a report that an NCIS surveillance detection course included the viewing of the movie […]

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CAIR Asks GOP to Repudiate “Islamophobic” Florida Ads

May 8, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: May 8, 2010 Description: CAIR called on national Republican leaders to repudiate campaign advertisements released by Dan Fanelli, a Florida GOP Republican candidate for Congress. CAIR said the ads “advocate racial profiling and promote Islamophobia.” CAIR-Tampa Executive Director Ramzy Kiliç called the ads “overt racism.” CAIR National Legislative Director Corey Saylor […]

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CAIR-WA applauds law enforcement for dropping “webinar” under pressure

May 6, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: May 6, 2010 Description: The Washington state chapter of CAIR announced that a webinar on security technology for law enforcement personnel co-sponsored by Security Solutions International (SSI) was canceled after two of the presenters withdrew from the event. SSI’s April 29 webinar was to include presentations by employees of Microsoft, ESRI, […]

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CAIR warns against “Islamophobia” in response to Times Square bombing attempt

May 4, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: May 4, 2010 Description: CAIR issued a press release in response to the May 1, 2010 attempted Times Square bombing entitled “Muslims Welcome Arrest in Times Square Bomb Plot,” which focused mainly on combating a theoretical “backlash” against Muslims than the attempted terrorist attack itself. CAIR said “the alleged actions of […]

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CAIR-San Diego decries remarks of Rep. Duncan Hunter

May 1, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: May 1, 2010 Description: The San Diego Chapter of CAIR “expressed concerns” over comments made by Congressman Duncan D. Hunter at a Tea Party where he supported the idea of deporting U.S. born children of illegal immigrants and spoke in favor of Arizona SB1070 as a “fantastic starting point.” CAIR-San Diego […]

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CAIR-AZ Condemns Signing of Immigration Bill

April 28, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 28, 2010 Description: The Arizona chapter of CAIR issued a press release condemning the signing into law of Arizona Senate Bill 1070. Chairman Anas Hlayhel said, “The Quran instructs Muslims to stand up against injustice and racism, which this bill seems to advocate. No matter what good this bill claims […]

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CAIR-Chicago slams the IPT’s Steven Emerson as “liar”

April 28, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 28, 2010 Description: CAIR-Chicago called Steven Emerson, Founder of the Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT), an “obnoxiously pretentious” “liar” in an article posted at their website. They label the IPT an “anti-Muslim propaganda mouth-piece run by a right-wing pro-Israel activist by the name of Steven Emerson” who engages in “anti-Muslim […]

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CAIR Asks Members of Congress to Disinvite Franklin Graham from Day of Prayer

April 26, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 26, 2010 Description: On April 26 CAIR issued a press release urging congressional sponsors to disinvite Rev. Franklin Graham from the National Day of Prayer event scheduled for May 6, 2010 at the Cannon House Office Building. CAIR National Legislative Director Corey Saylor referred to Graham as an “Islamophobe” bringing […]

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CAIR asks Arizona governor to veto immigration legislation

April 23, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 23, 2010 Description: On April 23 CAIR-Arizona issued a press release urging people to ask Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to veto Senate Bill 1070 saying it “criminalizes immigrants and institutionalizes racial profiling.” The release said that “the repercussions of such a law would be devastating for immigrants and all communities […]

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CAIR Asks Pentagon to Disinvite Franklin Graham; Pentagon bows to CAIR pressure

April 22, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 22, 2010 Description: On April 22 CAIR issued an action alert urging the Pentagon to disinvite speaker Rev. Franklin Graham from a special day of prayer. CAIR urged the public to contact the Pentagon’s public affairs office to express concerns about “a person with such Islamophobic views speaking to military […]

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Parvez Ahmed nominated to Jacksonville Human Rights Commission

April 21, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 2010 Description: Former CAIR Board Chairman (2005-2008) Parvez Ahmed was nominated to the Jacksonville (FL) Human Rights Commission by Mayor John Peyton. On April 5 the city council Rules Committee recommended him for approval. On April 16, responding to information on Ahmed provided by ACT for America, the Florida Security […]

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CAIR Smears Rep. Sue Myrick and ACT for America

April 21, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 2010 Description: On April 5 CAIR issued a press release urging GOP leaders to “insist” that Congresswoman Sue Myrick (R-NC) withdraw support from the non-profit grassroots advocacy organization ACT! for America. CAIR referred to ACT! for America, the largest national security citizens organization in the United States, as an “anti-Islam […]

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Nihad Awad promotes concept of “Islamophobia” on ABC News program; objects to Wafa Sultan appearance

April 20, 2010

Political Influence Operations Date Aired: April 20, 2010 Description: ABC News conducted an interview with CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad and featured him in a 9-minute segment of their program “Beliefs” . Host Dan Harris described Awad as “a man who’s been on the vanguard of the fight against… a massive wave of Islamophobia that […]

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Big Government: “The Pastor, the Pedophile and CAIR” by Adam Savit

April 18, 2010

Big Government, April 18, 2010 On April 5 the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) issued a press release urging GOP leaders to “insist” that Congresswoman Sue Myrick (R-NC) withdraw support from the non-profit grassroots advocacy organization ACT! for America. CAIR referred to ACT! for America, one of the largest national security (and pro-American and pro-Israel) […]

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Center for Security Policy letter to the Jacksonville City Council concerning Parvez Ahmed and Iranian Assets Control Regulations

April 16, 2010

April 16, 2010 Mayor John Peyton Council President Richard A. Clark Council Vice President Jack Webb Council Member Art Graham Council Member Art Shad Council Member Clay Yarborough Council Member Daniel Davis Council Member Don Redman Council Member Dr. Johnny Gaffney Council Member E. Denise Lee Council Member Glorious J. Johnson Council Member John R. […]

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CAIR-Florida pressures Miami-Dade County to remove bus ads directed at ex-Muslims

April 15, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 15, 2010 Description: Stop the Islamization of America (SIOA) bought ads on ten Miami-Dade County buses which asked the question “Fatwa on your head? Is your community or family threatening you?” and included the address of an online resource for those who wish to leave Islam. The ads began running […]

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Center for Security Policy letter to the Jacksonville City Council concerning Parvez Ahmed’s history with CAIR

April 15, 2010

April 15, 2010 Mayor John Peyton Council President Richard A. Clark Council Vice President Jack Webb Council Member Art Graham Council Member Art Shad Council Member Clay Yarborough Council Member Daniel Davis Council Member Don Redman Council Member Dr. Johnny Gaffney Council Member E. Denise Lee Council Member Glorious J. Johnson Council Member John R. […]

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Center for Security Policy Letter to Rev. Wilifred Allen-Faiella

April 15, 2010

April 15, 2010 Rev. Wilifred Allen-Faiella St. Stephens Episcopal Church 2750 McFarlane Road Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Dear Reverend Allen-Faiella: I want to alert you to possible violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) which apparently targeted you as the subject of a foreign influence operation. It is our opinion that the Council on […]

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CAIR applauds Obama’s abandonment of terms “Islam” and “Jihad”; calls for withdrawal of U.S. troops

April 8, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 9, 2010 Description: CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad applauded a decision by President Barack Obama to strike terms like “Islamic radicalism” from the National Security Strategy saying the measure was a “welcome step toward a respectful relationship with the Muslim community.” He continued,”We hope this positive change in language will […]

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CAIR-Chicago sues DuPage County and 18 officials for zoning decision

April 8, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 8, 2010 Description: CAIR filed suit against DuPage County and 18 county officials claiming discrimination in the County Board’s vote against allowing a Muslim worship center near Naperville, IL. CAIR attorney Kevin Vodak maintains that the Irshad Learning Center was treated differently than other religious and secular institutions in the […]

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Former CAIR official reports on CAIR-related story for ABC News

April 7, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 7, 2010 Description: In October 2009 six Detroit area Muslims were arrested by the FBI on suspicion of a variety of offenses including illegal possession of firearms. Imam Ameen Abdullah Luqman of Masjid (Mosque) Al-Haqq resisted arrest, fatally shooting a police dog before being fatally shot himself by officers. CAIR-Michigan […]

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Powerline: “Wazwaz (not Wazwaz)”

April 5, 2010

Media About Us http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2010/04/025997.php Date Published: April 5, 2010 Author: Scott W. Johnson The Minneapolis Star Tribune incorporates certain “community voices” via blogs featured right there on its home page. Among these “voices” is one Fedwa Wazwaz, a propagandist for Muslim causes. Ms. Wazwaz’s posts are not good. They contribute nothing of value to the […]

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CAIR calls on GOP and N.C. Rep. Myrick and to repudiate grassroots non-profit organization

April 5, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 5, 2010 Description: CAIR issued a press release calling on Representative Sue Myrick (R-NC) to “withdraw support” for the grassroots citizens network “Act for America” and urged Republican leaders to “insist” that she do so. CAIR referred to “Act for America,” the largest national security grassroots organization in the U.S., […]

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Will You Help Me Fight The Islamophobia Machine?

April 4, 2010

CAIR Official Literature Date Published: 2010 Description: A fundraising letter authored by Nihad Awad– CAIR’s National Executive Director– asking for donations to help “push back” against the “Islamophobia machine.” Source: http://www.facebook.com/note.php? (PDF)

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CAIR to train top officials and police dept. in Philadelphia

April 3, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 3, 2010 Description: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter spoke at the CAIR-PA annual banquet on April 3. He praised CAIR as “a great organization that is doing fantastic work” and stated: “I want our media to be very very sensitive” to the Muslim community. Nutter also spoke about ways in which […]

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CAIR Director Named “One of World’s 100 Most Influential Arabs”

April 2, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: April 2, 2010 CAIR Press Release: WASHINGTON, April 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), has been named among 100 of the “World’s Most Influential Arabs” by the prestigious Middle Eastern magazine “Arabian Business.” Awad, who is cited for his “commitment to improving Muslim rights […]

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CAIR demands action from DOE

March 24, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: March 24, 2010 Description: Today, CAIR’s Minnesota chapter called upon the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to “investigate and address reports of growing racial and religious tensions in Minnesota public schools.” CAIR suggests the use of its booklet, “An Educator’s Guide to Islam,” to “help school officials provide for a positive learning environment.” […]

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CAIR asks schools/libraries to remove books about Islam

March 17, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: March 17, 2010 Description: Reuters reported that CAIR “launched a campaign… against a series of educational books that they say promote anti-Islamic sentiment among U.S. school children.” The ten-book series “The World of Islam” was published in late 2009 by Mason Crest Publishers of Broomall, Pennsylvania with research by the Foreign […]

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Corey Saylor: Members of Congress give legitimacy to “anti-Muslim bigots”

January 28, 2010

Political Influence Operation Date: January 28, 2010 Description: In a January 28, 2010 article on AlterNet.org, CAIR National Legislative Director Corey Saylor was quoted as condemning specific congressmen and their legislation. In response to the Stop Terrorists Entry Program (STEP) Act introduced by Rep. Gresham Barrett (R-SC), Saylor said, “That people even consider dropping those […]

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“Dispelling Rumors About CAIR”

January 13, 2010

Date Accessed: January 13, 2010 Description: CAIR Official Document Quote: “CAIR’s operational budget is funded by donations from American Muslims. While the majority of CAIR’s financial support comes from American Muslims, CAIR is proud to receive the support of every individual–whether Muslim, Christian, Jewish, or of another faith background–who supports the organization’s mission of promoting […]

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Know Your Rights: Pocket Guide

January 1, 2010

CAIR Official Literature Date Published: 2005 Description: A small manual detailing the legal “rights and responsibilities” of American Muslims. Source: http://www.cair.com/CivilRights/KnowYourRights.aspx (PDF)

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Top Internet Disinformation About CAIR

January 1, 2010

CAIR Official Literature Date Published: 2010 Description: This document summarizes the attacks made by “anti-Muslim bigots” and “offers a fuller picture of these issues.” Source: http://www.cair.com/Portals/0/pdf/Dispelling_Rumors_about_CAIR.pdf (PDF)

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Muslim Community Safety Kit

January 1, 2010

CAIR Official Literature Date Published: 2010 Description: A guide designed to provide communities with the knowledge needed to protect themselves against “anti-Muslim of anti-Arab bigotry.” Source: http://www.cair.com/ActionCenter/CommunityToolKit.aspx (.doc)

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2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Houston Chapter Inc.

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Houston Chapter Inc. EID #37-1453067 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990 – CAIR NJ Inc.

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR NJ Inc. EID #55-0807756 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR Nevada

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR Nevada EID #20-8055390 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR St. Louis Inc.

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR St. Louis Inc. EID #43-1916382 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Florida, Inc.

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Florida, Inc. EID #65-1110616 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990 EZ – CAIR CA Title Holding Co.

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR CA Title Holding Co. EID #30-0247756 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR Michigan Inc.

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR Michigan Inc. EID #38-3534607 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Chicago Chapter

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Chicago Chapter EID #36-4469855 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990 EZ– CAIR Minnesota

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR MN EID# 45- 0553731 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR Nevada

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR Nevada EID #20-8055390 (PDF)

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2009-Form 990-CAIR Connecticut, Inc.

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Connecticut, Inc. EID #20-0511794 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990 EZ – CAIR (Seattle)

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR (Seattle) EID# 68-0547353 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Philadelphia

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Philadelphia EID #54-2174614 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990 – CAIR OK

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR OK EID #87-0764660 (PDF)

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2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Ohio

December 31, 2009

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Ohio EID #31-1602287 (PDF)

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“Has CAIR Violated the Iranian Assets Control Regulations?” by Frank Gaffney

November 12, 2009

Big Government, November 12, 2009 On November 12 2009, the federal government moved to seize four mosques and a New York City skyscraper owned by the Alavi Foundation, a group allegedly under the direct control of the Iranian government. The following day, the Washington Times exposed the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) for allegedly lobbying […]

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“The Incredible Shrinking CAIR” by Frank Gaffney

November 9, 2009

Big Government, November 9, 2009 Author: Frank Gaffney Key Quote: “Between 2004 and 2006, CAIR’s membership dues fell from an already surprisingly low 5% of their total revenues, to a tiny 1% of their total revenues.” Source(s): http://biggovernment.com/2009/11/09/the-incredible-shrinking-cair/

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Center for Security Policy Letter to Department of the Treasury Regarding CAIR and OFAC

November 6, 2009

November 6, 2009 Mr. Adam J. Szubin Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Foreign Assets Control U.S. Department of the Treasury Treasury Annex 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 Dear Mr. Szubin: We are writing to alert you to possible violations of 31 CFR Part 535 (Iranian Assets Control Regulations) by the Council on American […]

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CAIR 15th Annual Banquet Registration Form

October 24, 2009

Date: October 24, 2009 Excerpt: $3,000.00 Embassy Table Registration with full page ad in program book $2,500.00 Embassy Table Registration with half page ad in program book (Local PDF 165MB)

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CAIR 15th Annual Banquet

October 24, 2009

Date: October 24, 2009 (Local PDF 17.4MB) Foreign Delegation Attendees: Embassy of Bahrain Embassy of Libya Embassy of Qatar Embassy of Saudi Arabia Congressional Endorsements: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA) Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr (D-NJ)

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Muslim Mafia (Book)

October 14, 2009

Date Published: October 14, 2009 Title: Muslim Mafia: Inside the Secret Underworld That’s Conspiring to Islamize America Authors: P. David Gaubatz and Paul Sperry Passages Cited: Page 69-73: Case of Sergeant Mohammad Weiss Rasool Page 88: FBI Investigation of the Islamic Society of Western Maryland Page 103: CAIR served on the FBI’s “Arab Muslim, Sikh […]

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CAIR-Minnesota meets with customs/border officials; targets schools/employers

October 1, 2009

Political Influence Operation Date: Fall 2009 Description: CAIR Minnesota Civil Rights Director Taneeza Islam was interviewed in the Fall 2009 “The Rights Stuff” newsletter published by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. In the interview she details influence exerted by CAIR on local schools and employers: Usually the students who contact us feel that the […]

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“U.S. leaders asked to address growing Islamophobia” – Arab American News

July 10, 2009

Arab American News, July 10, 2009 (Local Backup PDF 606KB) WASHINGTON — A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group this week cited recent anti-Muslim incidents nationwide in calling on American leaders to address what it said is a “growing level of anti-Muslim prejudice and stereotyping” in American society. The Council on American-Islamic Relations […]

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07/01/09 CAIR Michigan “Extremist” Video

July 1, 2009

Political Influence Operations Date Posted: July 1, 2009 Description: Attorney Melanie Elturk of CAIR-Michigan advised Muslims approached by extremist organizations such as Al-Qaeda to report the incident to their local mosque and CAIR first rather than the responsible law enforcement authorities. YouTube Embed: (Local Backup .MP4 8.34MB)

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CAIR Positions on Israel and Jews (ADL)

May 8, 2009

Date: May 8, 2009 Full Text: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has a long record of anti-Israel rhetoric. It has accused Israel of genocide and described Israel as a terrorist state. In addition, CAIR’s criticism of Israel has at times crossed the line into anti-Semitism. While CAIR has denounced an Iranian-sponsored Holocaust-denial conference in […]

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“Rise of the Iran Lobby” by Clare Lopez

February 25, 2009

Date: February 25, 2009 Excerpts: Page 3: “In fact, while details about the full extent of CAIR’s partnership with advocates for the Iranian regime in the United States are difficult to pin down, it is easy to document CAIR’s public support for the Islamic Republic, which closely parallels and sometimes overlaps that of NIAC and […]

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2009 – Form 2848 – CAIR NJ Inc.

February 6, 2009

EID #55-0807756 (PDF 921KB)

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“There is nothing criminal or immoral about accepting donations from foreign nationals”

January 26, 2009

Date Reported: Janary 26, 2009 Description: CAIR Statement Quote: “There is nothing criminal or immoral about accepting donations from foreign nationals… The U.S. government, corporations and non-profit organizations routinely receive money from foreign nationals… Bin Talal is not a member of the Saudi Arabian government. He is a private entrepreneur and international investor.” Source(s): http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=87239

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Legislative Fact Sheet – Gaza Crisis

January 2, 2009

CAIR Official Literature Date Published: 2009 Description: A memo requesting that Congress, amongst other things, issue a statement offering “support for the Palestinian right to freedom from occupation” and calling for an end to “the Israeli blockade of humanitarian supplies to Gaza .” Source: (PDF)

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The Status of Muslim Civil Rights: San Francisco Bay Area 2009

January 1, 2009

CAIR Official Literature Date Published: 2009 Description: Contains analysis of data compiled by CAIR’s San Francisco- Bay Area chapter in 2008. The analysis breaks down all locally reported Muslim civil rights incidents that occured during the last calendar year. Source: http://ca.cair.com/sfba/news/cair_press_conference_muslim_civil_rights_report_issued (PDF)

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2008 – Form 990 – CAIR Houston Chapter Inc.

December 31, 2008

2008 – Form 990 – CAIR Houston Chapter Inc. EID #37-1453067 (PDF 1.22MB)

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2008 – Form 990 – CAIR Ohio

December 31, 2008

2008 – Form 990 – CAIR Ohio EID #31-1602287 (PDF 1.01MB)

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2008 – Form 990 – CAIR (Seattle)

December 31, 2008

2010 – Form 990 – CAIR (Seattle) EID# 68-0547353 (PDF)

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2008 – Form 990 – CAIR OK

December 31, 2008

2008 – Form 990 – CAIR OK EID #87-0764660 (PDF 1.07KB)

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2008 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR St. Louis Inc.

December 31, 2008

2008 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR St. Louis Inc. EID #43-1916382 (PDF 564KB)

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2008 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR Michigan Inc.

December 31, 2008

2008 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR Michigan Inc. EID #38-3534607 (PDF 487KB)

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2008 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR NGA

December 31, 2008

2008 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR NGA EID #27-0012471 (PDF 231KB)

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2008 – Form 990 – CAIR Florida, Inc.

December 31, 2008

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR Florida, Inc. EID #65-1110616 (PDF)

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2008 – Form 990 – CAIR Chicago Chapter

December 31, 2008

2008 – Form 990 – CAIR Chicago Chapter EID #36-4469855 (PDF 1.15MB)

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2008 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR CA Title Holding Co.

December 31, 2008

2008 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR CA Title Holding Co. EID #30-0247756 (PDF 289KB)

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2008 – Form 990 – CAIR Minnesota

December 31, 2008

2009 – Form 990 – CAIR MN EID# 45- 0553731 (PDF)

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2008 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR Nevada

December 31, 2008

2008 – Form 990-EZ – CAIR Nevada EID #20-8055390 (PDF 457KB)

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CAIR 14th Annual Banquet

November 23, 2008

Date: November 23, 2008 (Local PDF 2.19MB) Foreign Delegation Attendees: Embassy of Bahrain Embassy of Jordan Embassy of Kuwait Embassy of Qatar Embassy of Saudi Arabia Embassy of the United Arab Emirates Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran League of Arab States Congressional Speaker: Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) Congressional Endorsements: Rep. Lois Capps […]

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2007 – Form 990-T – CAIR N. Cal

November 12, 2008

2007 – Form 990-T – CAIR N. Cal EID #77-0411194 (PDF 0.98MB)

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What They Say About CAIR

August 1, 2008

CAIR Official Literature Date Published: August 2008 Description: Provides comments from law enforcement and elected officials abour CAIR. Source: (.doc)

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July 2008 World Conference on Dialogue (Madrid)

July 16, 2008

Foreign Coordination/Political Influence Operation Dates: July 16-18, 2008 CAIR’s Attendance: CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad, CAIR Board Member Larry Shaw and CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper took part in the World Conference on Dialogue, organized by the Muslim World League (MWL) under the patronage of Saudi King Abdullah in Madrid, Spain. http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?ArticleID=25140&&name=n&&currPage=1&&Active=1 (Local Backup […]

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2008076449 – Water Sewer – CAIR National

July 14, 2008

Date: 07/14/08 Document #: 2008076449 Document Type: Certificate of Delinquency Parties: D.C. Water and Sewer Authority vs. Greater Washington LLC of Delaware Amount Due: $225.77 Address: 923 2nd St, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Lot: 128 Square: 750 (PDF 29KB)

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2008 – Rejection of Tax-Exempt Status – CAIR NJ Inc.

June 11, 2008

EID #55-0807756 (PDF 123KB)

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June 2008 MWL World Dialogue Conference (Mecca)

June 4, 2008

Foreign Coordination Dates: June 4-6, 2008 CAIR’s Attendance: In early June 2008 CAIR representatives including Nihad Awad and Larry Shaw traveled to a three-day Muslims-only conference in Mecca attended by hundreds of scholars and religious leaders. http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?mid1=777&&ArticleID=24919&&name=n&&currPage=1 (Local Backup PDF 120KB) King Abdullah’s Comments: In addressing the conference King Abdullah called Islam “the greatest of […]

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“CAIR: Civil Rights, or Extremism?” by CAMERA

April 1, 2008

Date: April 2008 Authors: Eric Rozenman and Meredith Braverman of the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA) Description: 14-page study on CAIR’s radical connections (PDF 168KB)

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CAIR Exposed (Study)

March 24, 2008

Date: March 24, 2008 Title: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): CAIR Exposed Author: Steven Emerson of the Investigative Project on Terrorism Source: http://www.investigativeproject.org/profile/172 Full Report: “CAIR Exposed” (PDF 860KB) Installments: Part 1: CAIR’s Origins: (Summary) (PDF 215KB) Part 2: CAIR’s Funding: (Summary) (PDF 231KB) Part 3: The Suspect Ties of CAIR Officials, Fundraisers and […]

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2008 – Approval of Tax-Exempt Status – CAIR NJ Inc.

March 21, 2008

EID #55-0807756 (PDF 237KB)

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2008 – Form 1023 – CAIR NJ Inc.

March 21, 2008

EID #55-0807756 (PDF 3.54MB)

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