The self-appointed guardian of Islamic civil rights faces allegations of abuse and omerta
The Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) presents itself as a protector of civil rights; the guardian of America’s Muslim community. Its vision, it claims, is “to be a leading advocate for justice and… to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.”
But behind this seemingly noble mission lies another more political, and at times sinister, agenda.
