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RSVP to CAIR-Chicago's 10th Anniversary Gala
Our 10th Annual Banquet is set to take place on Saturday, March 15th, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. Please mark your calendars and show your support by attending.
Thanks for making the open house a success! [VIDEO]
Friday, November 15th saw CAIR-Chicago open its doors to visitors interested in the work of the organization.
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.
Join us as an intern for the Winter-Spring session!
CAIR-Chicago is currently seeking Communications, Outreach, and Government Affairs interns who want to work on defending the civil liberties of Muslim Americans, and the civil rights of all Americans.
Youth Development Fellowship application deadline extended!
CAIR-Chicago is seeking a part-time Youth Development Fellow. Extended application deadline: 8pm CST on December 1st.
Chicago Jewish Activist: Why We Work With Our Local CAIR Chapter in Chicago
Asaf Bar-Tura from the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs communicates the importance of the long-standing partnership between his organization and CAIR-Chicago.
CAIR-Chicago seeking PILI fellowship applicants
CAIR-Chicago is seeking two Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) fellows for the Summer of 2014. Apply today!
Join us for an open house on Nov 15!
Come by to meet the staff, tour the offices, and learn more about how we pursue our mission to defend civil rights, fight bigotry and promote tolerance.
Covert government program creates barriers for Muslim immigrants
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak explains how covert immigration policies have translated into institutionalized discrimination against Muslims.
Citizenship delay project boasts three new citizens
CAIR-Chicago's Civil Rights Department recently helped resolve citizenship delay cases for three individuals.
Vodak to speak on October 7 panel on National Security and Immigration
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak will be speaking at a free event on the USCIS's recent policy's effects on Muslim immigrants seeking citizenship in the U.S. (CLE credits pending).
Arab Muslim employees face discrimination at local car dealership
The EEOC filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, September 18, charging a Tinley Park car dealership with harassment of three Arab Muslim employees. CAIR-Chicago will be filing further claims of discrimination on behalf of these employees later this week.
CAIR-Chicago welcomes a new staff member!
CAIR-Chicago proudly welcomes Austin Huette as our newest staff member. Thanks to former Communications Coordinator Ambreen Zuberi for her spirited contributions!
CAIR-Chicago's 500th intern graduates! [PHOTOS]
Last week, interns and law clerks attended a ceremony where their work was personally commended. Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson announced that the ceremony marks the 500th intern to have graduated from CAIR-Chicago's Internship program!
CAIR-Chicago's 500th intern graduates! [PHOTOS]
Last week, interns and law clerks attended a ceremony where their work was personally commended. Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson announced that the ceremony marks the 500th intern to have graduated from CAIR-Chicago's Internship program!
Good News Alert: Illinois Police Departments Cancel Events with Anti-Muslim Trainer
Law enforcement trainings with anti-Muslim bigot Sam Kharoba scheduled for next week in Lombard, Elmhurst and Highland Park have been cancelled, thanks to the efforts of coalition partners, community activists and Village officials.
CAIR-Chicago asks local police to drop anti-Muslim trainings
CAIR-Chicago calls on local police departments in Lombard, Elmhurst and Highland Park to cancel scheduled upcoming trainings by prominent anti-Muslim bigot Sam Kharoba.
Reza Aslan, Fox News and the status Islamophobia in the media
Fox News' recent interview with Reza Aslan caused waves in the internet world as outwardly Islamophobic. Communications Intern Shaiesha Moore explores the more subtle forms of Islamophobia present in the media that often go unnoticed.
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.
