How Muslims & Other Minority Groups Became Political Targets in America w/ Veronica Laizure

CAIR on AIR - Beyond the Courtroom and Behind the Headlines · Apr 15, 2026 · 30m

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…