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CAIR removes independent reporter from annual Washington policy conference

The Council on American-Islamic Relations barred a Center Square reporter from covering its annual policy conference in Washington, D.C.

Published Sep 17, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), one of the country’s largest Muslim rights groups, booted a reporter from The Center Square when he attempted to cover the group's annual policy conference in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred as the reporter tried to attend the conference to report on the event.