What We Do
Defend People
Our Civil Rights team and Immigrant Justice Project provide FREE legal counseling and referrals for Muslims in Washington state. Read More.
Empower Muslims
Our Policy and Advocacy team works to increase civic engagement and to ensure our laws and lawmakers reflect the diversity of our state. Read More.
Build Community
Our Outreach team works to connect the Muslim community in Washington state to one another and to resources and opportunities. Read More.
Amplify Muslim Voices
Our Media team works to elevate Muslim voices through authentic storytelling and real representation. Read More.
Latest News
Tracking the path towards justice for Ayşenur
Alongside our partners Washington for Peace and Justice, For Aysenur, and the Rachel Corrie Foundation, we are working to get Washington state to demand justice for the family of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi....
2026 Legislative Agenda: Protect our Communnities
Priority 1: Protect Our Civil Liberties Policy asks: Protect Muslim communities' rights to free speech, peaceful assembly, and equal protection under the law by opposing laws and initiatives that...
CAIR-WA Celebrates Palestinian Asylum Seeker’s Bond Release from ICE Detention
(SEATTLE, WA, 1/15/2026) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today...
Community Advisory: Immigration Policy Changes
There are two pieces of immigration policy news this week that will affect Muslim immigrant communities in Washington. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis is now ending on March 17, 2026,...
Celebrating an Immigration Legal Win
CAIR-WA attorney Anessa recently had an important legal win, here is what she has to say: "I helped an Indonesian couple apply for their family based green cards in 2024. In the course of...
CAIR-WA Praises Decision to Release Muslim Community Member from ICE Detention
CAIR-WA Praises Decision to Release Muslim Community Member from ICE Detention (SEATTLE, WA, 12/22/2025) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), a...
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Our mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower Muslims residing in Washington.
WE ARE ZAKAT ELIGIBLE
Zakat donations will be allocated to CAIR-WA's Legal, Programs, Government Affairs, and Advocacy work. Donations will not be used for banquets, speakers' fees, rent, and other office related expenses.
CAIR Washington is qualified to receive zakat.