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ACTION ALERT: Stop Passage of Bill Restricting Academic Freedom, Free Speech
Time Sensitive. Last chance to act: Make your voice heard! The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) is calling on its supporters to contact their elected state senators to urge that they drop proposed legislation that would restrict academic freedom and free speech rights.
COMMUNITY ALERT: Phone scam, Fake IRS agent calls
CAIR-Chicago recently received complaints from community members who have received threatening, fraudulent phone calls from unknown callers who claim to be IRS tax agents. These phone scams are targeting recent immigrants, throughout the U.S. Victims are informed that they owe money to the IRS. The callers provide fake names and IRS badge numbers, and they may have the victim's Social Security Number, family information or other personal information.
Community Update: American Islamic Center’s Lawsuit Against Des Plaines Proceeding
AIC hopes to proceed with its lawsuit against Des Plaines, who imposed a significant burden on the Center’s religious exercise, as well as discriminating against the Center as a religious institution and based on its Muslim affiliation, the next hearing is set for 3/17/2014.
CAIR-Chicago's Rabya Khan to speak at Korematsu Day Event
Join us for a screening of the brief film "Of Civil Rights and Wrongs" about Korematsu's life followed by a discussion with former internee in Japanese-American internment camp Kiyo Yoshimura and CAIR-Chicago staff Attorney Rabya Khan
CAIR-Chicago's Rabya Khan to speak at Korematsu Day Event
Join us for a screening of the brief film "Of Civil Rights and Wrongs" about Korematsu's life followed by a discussion with former internee in Japanese-American internment camp Kiyo Yoshimura and CAIR-Chicago staff Attorney Rabya Khan
Rabya Khan visits Aqsa High School for Know Your Rights workshop
On Wednesday, November 20th, Rabya Khan visited Aqsa High School with Dima Khalidi to conduct a Know Your Rights workshop for students.
CAIR-Chicago seeking PILI fellowship applicants
CAIR-Chicago is seeking two Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) fellows for the Summer of 2014. Apply today!
Citizenship delay project boasts three new citizens
CAIR-Chicago's Civil Rights Department recently helped resolve citizenship delay cases for three individuals.
Rabya Khan conducts Know Your Rights workshop at Urbana-Champaign
Rabya Khan conducted a Know Your Rights workshop sponsored by the Champaign chapter of the ACLU at the UIUC College of Law.
CAIR-Chicago's Hajj Travel Guide
Going to Hajj this year? Check out our travel guide with the essential information that every traveler needs to know before leaving.
CAIR-Chicago's Hajj Travel Guide
Going to Hajj this year? Check out our travel guide with the essential information that every traveler needs to know before leaving.
CAIR-Chicago Legal Team's recent successes
The Civil Rights Department at CAIR-Chicago has resolved more than 220 citizenship delay cases as well as cases involving employment discrimination. Read more about the legal team's successes.
CAIR-Chicago Legal Team's recent successes
The Civil Rights Department at CAIR-Chicago has resolved more than 220 citizenship delay cases as well as cases involving employment discrimination. Read more about the legal team's successes.
This Ramadan, donate to The Prison Project!
This Ramadan make a difference in the lives of new Muslims. Donate to CAIR-Chicago's Prison Project.
Urge Senate leaders to support Comprehensive Immigration Reform!
CAIR-Chicago asks its supporters to stand up for Comprehensive Immigration Reform! Urge your representatives to take a stand!
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak works to protect immigrant and minority workers
CAIR-Chicago Litigation Director Kevin Vodak has been actively working with a coalition of groups to improve the work of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in protecting immigrant workers and those facing workplace discrimination based on their national origin.
Community Alert: Chicago Muslims respond to developments in Boston marathon bombings
CAIR-Chicago held an interfaith press conference at 1:00PM on April 19th in response to the latest developments in the investigation of the Boston marathon bombings.
TODAY: ICIRR to host an interfaith prayer vigil to demand immigration bill
This Friday, March 22nd, 2013, join the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights at their prayer vigil and civil disobedience to demand an immigration bill. Staff Attorney Rabya Khan will be representing CAIR-Chicago at the event.