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CAIR Takes Legal Action Against Multnomah County Sheriff for Alleged Hijab Violations of Muslim Women in Custody

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MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has launched a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, asserting that the rights of two Muslim women were violated while they were in custody. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of sisters Serine Abuelhawa and Marjannah Hassan, claims that the sheriff’s office forcibly removed their hijabs and took photographs of them without their religious head coverings. CAIR argues that this action not only infringes on their religious freedoms but also disrespects their dignity as individuals. “The treatment these young women faced is … Read more

CAIR Supports Maryland Students Advocating for Stronger Anti-Doxxing Legislation

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Annapolis, Md. — In a significant step toward bolstering privacy and safety, Maryland students recently participated in legislative hearings to voice their support for a proposed anti-doxxing bill. This bill, if passed, would enhance state laws by making the unauthorized sharing of personal information with malicious intent a criminal offense. The measure comes in response to a rising tide of doxxing incidents — a form of online harassment where private information is published with the aim of intimidating or inciting harm against individuals. Victims often face severe repercussions, including threats to their safety and emotional … Read more