Basim Elkarra

Basim Elkarra is the executive director of CAIR Action, an advocacy group that monitors and responds to incidents of anti-Muslim hate and discrimination. He has been vocal in condemning the surge of Islamophobic rhetoric and violence, particularly in the wake of political events that target Muslim candidates, including recent threats against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Elkarra emphasizes the need for public officials to denounce Islamophobia and stands at the forefront of efforts to protect the rights and safety of Muslim communities in the United States.