US civil rights group documents ‘broad attack on Muslim life’ in 2025

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Joseph StepanskyMarch 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
US civil rights group documents ‘broad attack on Muslim life’ in 2025

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In March 2026, CAIR released its annual report documenting a rise in Islamophobia in the US during 2025. The report highlights anti-Muslim rhetoric from US government officials, including Representatives Andy Ogles, Randy Fine, and Keith Self, which CAIR argues contributes to a hostile environment. These statements, coupled with policies under President Trump, have narrowed the practical application of legal rights for Muslims. CAIR's research and advocacy director, Corey Sawyer, stated that these actions create conditions where freedom is conditional based on approved speech, worship, ancestry, and thoughts. CAIR warns that this trend puts all US residents at risk, regardless of religion.

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Representative Randy Fine wrote: “Deport them ALL.”

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In 2025, what we saw in the United States was a group of powerful public officials assert that freedom comes with conditions.

quote — Corey Sawyer, CAIR100% confidence

CAIR indicated its offices across the country received 8,683 complaints of anti-Muslim discrimination nationwide.

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Representative Andy Ogles has said, “Muslims don’t belong in American society”, adding that “pluralism is a lie”.

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CAIR released its annual report on Tuesday, which outlines what it sees as an increasingly hostile environment.

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islamophobia 100% anti-muslim rhetoric 90% discrimination 80% us civil rights 70% cair 70% iran war 60% hate speech 60% religious freedom 50% us government 50%

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