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CAIR-CA Director Accused of Misleading Senators on Refugee Funds

1/28/2026

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Hussam Ayloush, director of CAIR-California (CAIR-CA), faces accusations of misleading U.S. Senators about more than $20 million for Afghan refugee resettlement.
Watchdog groups say contracts he signed show he oversaw fund distribution, contradicting his statements.
CAIR-CA reportedly funneled funds to the Muslim American Society (MAS), scrutinized for promoting Hamas and Hezbollah.
Ayloush says the allegations are a defamation campaign, and CAIR-CA says California selected grant recipients through a rigorous review.

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Hussam Ayloush, director of CAIR-California (CAIR-CA), faces accusations of misleading U.S. Senators about more than $20 million for Afghan refugee resettlement.
Watchdog groups say contracts he signed show he oversaw fund distribution, contradicting his statements.
CAIR-CA reportedly funneled funds to the Muslim American Society (MAS), scrutinized for promoting Hamas and Hezbollah.
Ayloush says the allegations are a defamation campaign, and CAIR-CA says California selected grant recipients through a rigorous review.