CAIR-Chicago opposes University and Congressional attacks on non-violent freedom of speech and assembly

On Thursday morning, the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Chicago spoke out about local encampments

CHICAGO (WLS) - As pro-Palestinian protests continue at campuses across the country, some Chicago-area organizers are pushing back on antisemitism accusations.

CAIR-Chicago joined hosted a press conference Thursday afternoon saying they stand in solidarity with the anti-war demonstrators protesting Israel’s war on Gaza.

CAIR Executive director Ahmed Rehab said the organizations stands with the peaceful, nonviolent movements for peace and justice for Palestinians and everyone else.

CHICAGO — Northwestern University is facing at least two lawsuits and several resignations in the wake of its agreement with pro-Palestinian protestors to end the encampment on campus.

Paz, a student organizer of Northwestern University’s chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, speaks about her positive time at the encampments.

(CHICAGO, IL, 4/25/2024) - Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, Ahmed Rehab, joined panelists at University of Chicago Institute of Politics to explore the complex, shifting landscape of free speech in today's digital age.

In an era where voices claim to be censored, canceled, and deplatformed, questions arise about the boundaries and protections of free expression.

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — After an act of vandalism took place during Ramadan prayers at the Downtown Islamic Center on Sunday, Chicago police investigators have said they're treating the case as a hate crime.