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"The Biden administration will not enter new contracts with private prisons, according to a senior administration official. The Biden administration has not yet released the text of the order."

Join us for a webinar regarding the Muslim Ban Repeal in Farsi!

We welcome the news. We were very refreshed to hear language coming out of the White House that was not targeting Muslims and Africans around the world ... After four years of very tough news and bad news around every corner, it’s been an optimistic moment for advocates and community members around the nation. The Sacramento Bee

Join us for a know your rights webinar on the Muslim Ban repeal and what to expect if you were impacted by the ban.

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also lauded Khan’s appointment as historic. We thank Speaker Rendon for this historic appointment and for demonstrating your dedication to an inclusive California for all, Basim Elkarra, executive director of CAIR-Sacramento Valley, said in a statement last week. Thousands of Californians have benefitted from Imam Yasir Khan’s chaplaincy and social service efforts over the years, and to see him at the Capitol will inspire so many.

"This appointment sends a message of inclusion - that American Muslims are an integral part of our society. Despite all the hate Muslims have faced during four years under Trump's administration, our community is resilient and continues to help and play critical roles in all aspects of society."

We are extremely excited to announce the historic appointment of Imam Yasir Khan as the first-ever Muslim Chaplain at the State of California Assembly for the 2021-2022 session! Imam Yasir is currently the President of the Council of Sacramento Valley Islamic Organization, the founder of @almisbaah , and chaplain at the San Joaquin County Jail and Lodi Memorial Hospital. We look forward to all the amazing work to come from him in this upcoming year!

This is great news for our immigrant communities!

Assalamu Alaykum from your friends at CAIR-SV/CC. Just a friendly reminder that our first ever virtual CAIR-CA Annual banquet is TODAY, Saturday, November 7th at 6:30PM! Tune in virtually via our live Facebook stream on our page.... If you are unable to attend, please consider donating to support our work: https://ca.cair.com/sacval/ways-to-give/give-online/

"Today, we celebrate the historic election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The past four years have been a constant battle against the Trump administration's cruel and inhumane policies targeting marginalized communities. There is so much critical work ahead of us, from ending the Muslim Ban to reuniting families to fighting for racial justice. We look forward to coming together to repair the damage that has been done, ensuring the Biden administration upholds its campaign promises and creating a brighter future for all."

Tune in now to learn how to handle employment discrimination and applying for Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits if you were laid off or unable to find a job due to COVID-19!

Muslim Voters have broken the record in 2020! #MyMuslimVote #GetOutTheVote

BANQUET SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT! Meet Imam Suhaib Webb who is the founder of an online institute, SWISS Focusing on Developing Islamic Literacy. We cannot wait to hear from him at our statewide virtual banquet! Register at bit.ly/cairbanquet2020

BANQUET SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT! Meet Linda Sarsour - Palestinian American Muslim, prominent racial and social justice activist community organizer, media commentator, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Register for our banquet at bit.ly/cairbanquet2020

Thank you to The Fresno Bee and The Sacramento Bee for covering the CAIR California Campus Climate Report which sheds light on Islamophobia on college campuses! CAIR Sacramento Valley/Central California believes in the importance of sharing our stories and urges educational institutions to implement these recommendations which help create more inclusive and safe learning environments! "About 40% of students who took the survey said they did not feel comfortable expressing th...eir opinions in the classroom, and 34% said they were subjected to bigoted comments about Islam from their professors or instructors. Most harassment about 74% came in the verbal or written form and included name-calling, remarks, gestures, comments in the classroom, and derogatory emails, texts, or social media posts. About 7% were physically harassed with violence, unwanted contact, pulling or tugging on their religious attire, or property damage, according to the report." Read the full article here: https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article247387070.html

Only three days left until the CAIR-CA banquet! Join us for our first every virtual Banquet in partnership with all the CAIR-CA offices. Register for FREE: https://ca.cair.com/sac/event/cair-ca-2020-virtual-banquet/

Jazaka'Allah khair to everyone who voted! There is one more quick and important step that we urge you to take right now: track your ballot to make sure that your county confirms when it receives it. The deadline for voting was November 3, but the deadline for your ballot to be received and counted is November 20. Visit https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/

Join us for an inspiring evening from your home as we celebrate the work of CAIR-CA and share upcoming projects, services and the political climate impacting our community. We are joined by Imam Suhaib Webb, Sheikha Ieasha Prime, activist Linda Sarsour, and comedian Amer Zahr.

After the elections, our community has been in a place of confusion regarding our next steps. Join us in our Post-Election Community discussion tomorrow, Thursday December 3rd at 6PM! Join our staff and local community members as we navigate our feelings, experiences, and next steps for 2021!

Only a few hours left until Giving Tuesday is over and we need your help to reach our goal!! We need your support! Every dollar donated goes directly towards important programs and services! #GivingTuesday... Donate here:

Register: https://ca.cair.com/sfba/event/2020banquet/ On behalf of CAIR California, it is our pleasure to invite you to our 2020 Annual Banquet on Saturday, November 7. In light of COVID-19, we have canceled our regional, in-person event and will instead be hosting a joint, virtual gathering. We look forward to hosting you in this exciting and creative way, where you are able to see the work of the entire state from the comfort of your home!

We are half way through the day and our Giving Tuesday fundraiser is still up and running! Please donate to our cause and directly support the programs and services! We are only as strong as the support we receive.

CAIR has received a special GOTV video from Rep. Tlaib encouraging American Muslims to go to the polls! #MuslimsVote: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) Urges American Muslims to Show Up at the Polls on Election Day!!!!

Today is the day!! Please donate anything that you can on today's Day of Giving to support one of your local nonprofits! Every dollar donated goes directly towards the programs and services you love!

Are you voting tomorrow? Read our newsletter on what to expect, what not to do or wear, and what to avoid:

If you face any discrimination at the polling office or on Election, be sure to file your complaint at the link below!

Join us this Thursday, December 3rd at 6:00 pm as we join as a community to discuss whats on our local community's minds in these weeks post the tumultuous election. Bring your thoughts, questions, and concerns into the safe space and let's have a discussion!