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Press Release: CAIR-Chicago Files Federal Complaint on Behalf of Palestinian Muslim
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) announced today that it has filed a complaint in federal court on behalf of a Palestinian Muslim man who claims to have suffered discrimination and wrongful termination by his employer, U.S. Foodservice Inc.
Media Advisory: CAIR-Chicago Wins Bias Suit for Arab-American Officer
The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) announced today a verdict in favor of an Arab-American correctional officer in a discrimination case CAIR-Chicago Staff attorney, Kevin Vodak, litigated against the Cook County Sheriff's department pro-bono.
Media Advisory: Cook County Sheriff Discrimination Case Moves to Trial
CAIR-Chicago announced today the trial details for a corrections officer's discrimination case against the Cook County Sheriff's department.
Press Release: Islam-Basher Will Not Speak at Library Association Conference
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today announced that Robert Spencer, one of the nation’s leading Islam-bashers, will not speak tomorrow at the annual conference of the American Library Association (ALA) following intervention by CAIR and the withdrawal of the other scheduled panelists in protest.
Press Release: Library Group Panelists Withdraw Over Role of Islam-Basher
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today announced that all other panelists scheduled to speak at an American Library Association (ALA) annual conference session on stereotyping of Islam have withdrawn in protest over the participation of Robert Spencer, one of the nation’s leading Islam-bashers.
Press Releae: CAIR-Chicago Asks Library Group to Drop Anti-Muslim Bigot from Panel
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today called on the American Library Association (ALA) to drop an “Islamophobe” from a panel discussion on dispelling stereotypes about Islam.
Media Advisory: CAIR-Chicago Moves Forward on Religious Discrimination Case
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today announced the filing of a complaint in federal court on behalf of a Muslim man of South Asian descent who alleges that he suffered harassment at his workplace, culminating in an unjustified termination from his position.
Media Advisory: CAIR-Chicago Files Discrimination Complaint on Behalf of Muslim Bank Employee
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) filed a complaint in federal court today on behalf of a Muslim woman who claims to have suffered harassment at her workplace where she served as a personal banker.
Media Advisory: Civil Rights Leaders to Speak Out Against Surveillance in Chicago
Today the Chicago Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights (CCDBR) is hosting The State of Surveillance in the Surveillance State: Chicago and the Nation. The event will take place at Northwestern University School of Law from 1-4pm.
Media Advisory: Local Muslims to Give Reaction to President’s Cairo Speech
On Thursday, June 4, members of the Council on American-Islamic Relations – Chicago Chapter will be available for comment and media interviews to offer a local Muslim reaction to President Obama’s live address from Cairo, Egypt.
Media Advisory: Cook Country Sheriff Discrimination Trial Moves Forward
CAIR-Chicago announced today that a District Court ruled for a corrections officer's discrimination case against the Cook County Sheriff's department to move to trial. U.S. District Judge Amy J. St. Eve denied Cook County's motion for summary judgment this week. (The court had also denied Cook County's motion to dismiss the case in 2008.)
Media Advisory: Chicago Coalition to Protest Boeing 'Torture Flights'
On Monday, April 27, the Coalition to Ground Torture Flights will hold a protest and news conference at the annual Boeing shareholder’s meeting to demand that the company respond to allegations that it is an active participant in so-called “torture flights.”
Media Advisory: Groups to Protest Congressman Kirk's Anti-Immigrant, Discriminatory Rhetoric
CAIR-Chicago is joining with other members of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to rally against Congressman Mark Kirk's anti-immigrant stance. Congressman Kirk has supported numerous anti-immigrant bills and has said he is "...OK with discrimination against young Arab males from terrorist-producing states" (Sun-Times, November 6, 2005).
Media Advisory: Groups Condemn Hate Speech by Republican Candidate to 5th Congressional District Seat Rosanna Pulido
Diverse community advocates join to condemn hate speech and call for the Republican Party to repudiate offensive comments. Participants will denounce intolerant and hateful remarks made by Rosanna Pulido – the Republican candidate for the 5th congressional district seat – against these communities.
Media Advisory: CAIR-Chicago Files Bias Complaint on Behalf of Muslim Flight Attendant
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations announced today that it has filed a complaint in the U.S. district court, Northern District of Illinois, on behalf of a Muslim flight attendant who allegedly suffered discrimination by his employer, American Airlines.
Media Advisory: CAIR-Chicago to Join Vigils for Peace in Gaza & MLK's Legacy
The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is co-sponsoring two vigils today that will celebrate Martin Luther King's fight for justice and human rights, and in the spirit of his work, call for peace in Palestine.
Press Release: CAIR Condemns Vandalism of Three Chicago Area Synagogues
The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today condemned the vandalism of three local synagogues this past weekend.
Media Advisory: Thousands to March Against Israeli Massacres: Press Conference at Daly Plaza and Rally in front of Israeli Consulate
The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is co-sponsoring a mass protest along with a coalition of over 30 organizations. The rally will begin with a press conference at Daly Plaza where leaders from diverse communities will call on public officials to help stop Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, restore the cease-fire, end U.S. military aid to Israel, and initiate peace negotiations in the Middle East during the coming year.
