Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
Coverage of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in the Nexus archive.
- Texas water park changes 'Muslim only event' after Gov Abbott threatens to pull $530K in state grants
A Texas water park changed its 'Muslim-only event' to 'all are welcome' after Governor Greg Abbott threatened to pull $530,000 in state grants, citing unconstitutional religious discrimination. The event, organized by a local Islamic group, will still encourage modest dress. The city-owned water park is funded in part by taxpayer dollars.
- Texas water park changes 'Muslim only event' after Gov Abbott threatens to pull $530K in state grants
A Texas water park changed its 'Muslim only event' to 'all are welcome' after Governor Greg Abbott threatened to pull $530K in state grants due to concerns over religious discrimination. The event, organized by a local Islamic group, will still encourage modest dress. The change came after backlash and criticism from the governor and others.