Arabic version: تقرير مجموعة حقوق الإنسان عن زيادة التمييز ضد المسلمين في عام 2025

A recent report by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) highlights a significant rise in anti-Muslim discrimination in the United States during 2025. According to Al Jazeera, the organization documented 8,683 complaints of discrimination, marking the highest volume since it began publishing its civil rights reports in 1996.

CAIR attributes this increase to a combination of anti-Muslim rhetoric from public officials and actions taken under the Trump administration. Statements from representatives, such as Andy Ogles and Randy Fine, have amplified Islamophobia, creating an environment that fosters discrimination against Muslims. CAIR’s research and advocacy director, Corey Sawyer, noted that these extreme statements often lead to extreme policies that negatively impact Muslim communities.

The report indicates that while legal rights for Muslims remain unchanged, the social climate has shifted, narrowing those rights in practice. CAIR’s findings reveal that anti-Muslim narratives have resurfaced, with proposed legislation aiming to restrict the practice of Islam in the U.S. and targeting Muslim-majority groups.

Furthermore, the report outlines specific instances of discrimination and stigmatization, particularly in states like Minnesota, Florida, and Texas. For example, Florida’s recent bill, HB 1471, threatens penalties for schools linked to what the state labels as foreign terrorist organizations, a classification that could include Muslim groups like CAIR.

Overall, CAIR’s report paints a troubling picture of the current state of Muslim life in the U.S., indicating a broader rollback of free speech rights and a targeted attack on Muslim identity and participation in civic life.