Defending Civil Rights Since 1994
Your support helps CAIR Michigan fight for justice, challenge discrimination, and uplift American Muslims across the state.
Who We Are
The Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan Chapter (CAIR-MI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. Through media and government relations, education and advocacy, CAIR-MI puts forth an Islamic perspective to ensure the Muslim voice is represented.
In offering this perspective, CAIR seeks to empower the American Muslim community and encourage their participation in political and social activism.
See What We Do
Our Mission
Serving Michigan's communities through advocacy, legal defense, and education.
CAIR-MI advocates for a better understanding of Islam in Michigan by building bridges of understanding and respect with diverse communities.
CAIR-MI fights for the rights of all Michiganders by defending our Constitution and promoting equality and justice for every community member.
CAIR-MI promotes dialogue by engaging in conversations with partners across faith, government, and civic sectors for a better future.
Our Focus Areas
CAIR-MI addresses critical issues affecting our communities through education, advocacy, and direct action.
Combating anti-Muslim discrimination through education, legal advocacy, and community empowerment. CAIR-MI documents incidents, files complaints, and works to protect the civil rights of Muslim Americans.
Learn MoreStanding against anti-Black racism through education, direct action, and law enforcement reform. Guided by Islamic teachings of justice and equality for all people.
Learn MoreDefending constitutional rights through legal action — from hijab protection and religious freedom to equal protection claims and zoning disputes affecting Muslim communities.
Join our team across 8 internship tracks — from legal clerkships and government affairs to media outreach and community organizing. Volunteer for events or commit to a full semester.
Get Involved
Many ways to support CAIR Michigan's mission of justice and equality.
Featured Event
25 Years of Service
Celebrate 25 years of CAIR Michigan's civil rights advocacy. Join us for an evening of reflection, community, and renewed commitment to justice — featuring community comments by Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari.
Your donation directly fuels legal advocacy, youth empowerment, public education, and the defense of civil liberties.
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25 Years of Service
Faith Empowered. Justice Pursued.
Celebrate 25 years of CAIR Michigan's civil rights advocacy with community comments by Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1:00 PM — 5:00 PM
SOHO Banquet Hall
34615 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185
