Mission and Vision

CAIR's vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. CAIR's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

 
 

Community Safety

Over the past three years, Minnesota has seen 48 mosque attacks—the highest number in any state. In response, CAIR-MN has supported 23 mosques in securing $3.6 million in federal funding to strengthen security and protect our communities.

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Our Impact By The Numbers

4,190

Legal Intakes

261

Government Meetings

426

Media Interviews

143

Outreach Engagements

About CAIR-Minnesota

The Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota (CAIR-MN) is a grassroots civil rights organization dedicated to empowering American Muslims and marginalized communities throughout Minnesota.

Through strategic legal advocacy, community organizing, and educational programs, CAIR-MN combats Islamophobia, protects civil rights, and promotes justice and equity for all. Recognizing the intersectional challenges faced by Minnesota’s Muslim community particularly its predominant Black immigrant population CAIR-MN actively addresses systemic issues including housing discrimination, economic disparities, workplace inequities, and significant health and educational achievement gaps.

Guided by a commitment to racial justice and community empowerment, CAIR-MN fosters cross-cultural understanding and mobilizes collective action toward building a more equitable and inclusive society.

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CAIR-MN Decries End to Oversight of Police Reforms, Responds to Chauvin Pardon RumorsLatest NewsPress ReleasesUncategorized

CAIR-MN Decries End to Oversight of Police Reforms, Responds to Chauvin Pardon Rumors

CAIR-MN Decries End to Oversight of Police Reforms, Responds to…
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CAIR-Minnesota Condemns Graduation Scheduling Conflicts Over Eid al-Adha at Burnsville and Hopkins High SchoolsPress Releases

CAIR-Minnesota Condemns Graduation Scheduling Conflicts Over Eid al-Adha at Burnsville and Hopkins High Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAIR-Minnesota Condemns Graduation Scheduling Conflicts Over Eid…
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2025 Civil Rights Report, “Unconstitutional Crackdowns,” Minnesota Leads the Nation in Incidents Targeting MosquesLatest NewsPress Releases

2025 Civil Rights Report, “Unconstitutional Crackdowns,” Minnesota Leads the Nation in Incidents Targeting Mosques

CAIR’s Civil Rights Report Shows Islamophobia at All-Time High, with Viewpoint…
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CAIR-Minnesota to Hold Press Conference Monday to Condemn President Trump’s Expanded Muslim and African BanLatest NewsPress Releases

CAIR-Minnesota to Hold Press Conference Monday to Condemn President Trump’s Expanded Muslim and African Ban

Watch Full Press Conference CAIR-Minnesota to Hold Press Conference Monday…
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CAIR-MN Says Community Must Come Together After ‘Politically Motivated’ Shootings of Minnesota State LawmakersPress Releases

CAIR-MN Says Community Must Come Together After ‘Politically Motivated’ Shootings of Minnesota State Lawmakers

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 6/14/2025) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council…

Upcoming Events

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CAIR-Minnesota’s 18th Annual BanquetEvents

CAIR-Minnesota’s 18th Annual Banquet

From Resistance to Resilience: Empowering Our Future Together Join us…
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Travel Ban & MoreEvents

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Travel Ban & More

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Travel Ban & More All Are Welcome:…
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Muslim Youth Leadership Program Summer ProgramEvents

Muslim Youth Leadership Program Summer Program

CAIR-Minnesota Muslim Youth Leadership Program (MYLP) Summer Academy 2025 The…
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CAIR-Minnesota Director to Join Instagram Event on Impact of Trump’s New Travel BanEvents

CAIR-Minnesota Director to Join Instagram Event on Impact of Trump’s New Travel Ban

Live on Click on Link at 3;30pm Sahan Journal’s Instagram…
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Training: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Immigration & MoreEvents

Training: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Immigration & More

Upcoming Virtual Know Your Rights Training: Immigration & More Friday,…

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Contact Info

✉️ Mailing Address: 3033 27th Ave S, PO Box 6004 Minneapolis, MN 55406

🏢 Office Address:  2708 East Lake Street, Suite 202 Minneapolis, MN 55406

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