Munjed Ahmad is a seasoned immigration attorney with over 25 years of experience representing individuals in complex deportation and civil rights cases. He is also serving as Salah Sarsour’s attorney. Kate Brady is the Immigration Litigation Department Head at the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), where she leads federal court litigation focused on defending non-citizens’ rights.

In today’s episode of CAIR On AIR, Munjed and Kate join me to discuss the case of Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee (who was detained for refusing to remain silent on Palestinian issues), and the broader legal issues connected to it.

We dive into Salah’s background, his leadership role in his community, and how his situation developed into a complex case that has drawn wider attention.

Kate explains the arguments being used against Salah and how immigration law interacts with constitutional protections. She also shares the factors that make cases like Salah’s different from standard immigration proceedings and how complicated they become.

Munjed also provides insight into how cases like this are handled behind the scenes, including the preparations involved, the legal strategies used, and the challenges attorneys face while navigating multiple layers of the legal system.

Join us today to gain a clearer understanding of Salah Sarsour’s case, how legal battles work, and what every citizen, non-citizen, and immigrant needs to know about the state of free speech in the U.S.

Veronica Laizure is the Executive Director of CAIR Oklahoma and a National Staff Attorney, where she works on the front lines defending Muslim civil rights and helping other minority communities navigate discrimination, bias, and systemic injustice.

In today’s episode, Veronica joins me to break down the reality of civil rights for Muslims and other minority groups in America and how she began actively protecting Muslim communities across Oklahoma and beyond.

We dive into the history of Oklahoma and the events that fueled Islamophobia and shaped how Muslims are perceived today. Veronica also explains why Muslims and other minority communities are often at the center of political targeting and why these cycles continue to repeat.

We talk about the evolution of modern politics and why division is more tense than ever. Veronica also shares a powerful perspective on what will bring real change and how Muslims and other communities can stand against injustice.

Our conversation goes into what real allyship looks like, why most activism is surface level, and how to foster consistent action and true support for each other.

Join us today as we dive into how Muslims and other communities are navigating rising division, pushing back against systemic injustice, and building something stronger in the process.

Corey Saylor is the Research and Advocacy Director at CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations), where he leads the organization’s national civil rights reporting and advocacy efforts. He is the primary author behind CAIR’s annual Civil Rights Reports, which are widely cited by policymakers, media outlets, and researchers to track Islamophobia trends in the United States.

In today’s episode of CAIR On AIR, Corey joins me to break down CAIR’s 2026 Civil Rights Report and what it reveals about the current state of America. He shares insights from thousands of cases and explains why this moment feels like a major turning point for the country.

We dive into the rise of Islamophobia and the spread of discrimination against Muslims in workplaces, universities, and government driven policies. Corey also breaks down real world examples and explains how rhetoric from leaders directly impacts everyday people.

We discuss the broader “culture war” happening in America, the role of media and technology in spreading misinformation, and how historical patterns of exclusion repeat themselves today. Corey also explains how narratives around identity create division and affect public perception.

Join us today as we dive into the reality behind the headlines, understand the forces driving discrimination, and learn what actually works to push the country toward justice and equity.

Disclaimer: 'The Johnson-Reed Act was passed in 1924, Saylor says another year twice."