CAIR-Chicago’s Anti-Muslim Registry Ordinance Passes City Council!

Chicago Magazine: Civil Rights Group Prepares for More Travel Ban “Chaos”

On June 29 Chicago Magazine reports: In February, protests erupted at O’Hare airport and across the country after the president signed the order banning travelers from, at the time, seven nations. Hundreds of Chicago lawyers banded together providing legal assistance to affected travelers. We caught up with Ahmed Rehab, executive director of the Council of American Islamic Relations Chicago, about...

Chicago Tonight: Reports of Discrimination Against Muslims Rise in Chicago

Daily Herald: CAIR-Chicago Assess Supreme Court Ruling on Travel Ban

Sun Times: Activists predict more chaos in wake of high court’s travel ban ruling

ABC7: Supreme Court partly reinstates Trump travel ban, fall arguments set

CAIR-Chicago is getting it done.

Our Promise

Since day one, CAIR-Chicago’s guiding light has been our trademark organizational model of “Professional Muslim Activism”. This model combines corporate standards, in all aspects of our technical work, with the Islamic values of human care and social justice into a pro-active treatment of the issues.CAIR-Chicago focuses on vital local projects and we understand that success is achieved by setting attainable goals, targeted efforts, and a dedicated follow-through.

Asylum Project

We advocate for those that have few other places to turn.

Citizenship Project

We assist immigrants when their citizenship is delayed.

Bookshelf Project

We audit stores and libraries to ensure accurate references are distributed.

Awareness Project

We educate about law, media, and culture across communities.

What We Do

Civil Rights

CAIR-Chicago’s extensive work and advocacy has a direct impact on preserving civil rights of American Muslims – relief for the victims, improving policies to accommodate religious practices and eliminate discriminatory measures, and empowering individuals and institutions to protect their rights.

Media Relations

CAIR-Chicago organizes press conferences and issues dozens of press releases and media advisories annually to ensure that Muslim perspectives on vital issues and current events are represented in the mainstream media.

Community & Government Outreach

CAIR-Chicago aims to educate and build bridges between Muslims and diverse communities, establish partnerships with other organizations, and bolster CAIR-Chicago’s ability to serve its constituents in Chicago’s Muslim communities.

Law

45%

Media

30%

Outreach

25%

Activism

100%

Why CAIR-Chicago?

CAIR-Chicago is the only specialized, full-time organization in the city of Chicago working to represent the Muslim community in the courthouse and the newsroom, that is in the legal arena in terms of its civil rights, and on the airwaves in terms of its public image.

Mission

To defend civil rights, fight bigotry, and promote tolerance.

Vision

To attain equal opportunity for,and normalize the image of, Muslims in America.

Results Oriented: CAIR-Chicago in Numbers

3.3k

Discrimination Cases

1.3k

Media Interviews

530

Graduated Interns

13

Invaluable Years

Our Team

Tauseef Akbar
Research Director
Hoda Katebi
Communications Coordinator
Phil Robertson
Trial Attorney
Tsedenya Bizani
Operations Coordinator
Gerald Hankerson
Outreach Coordinator
Ahmed Rehab
Executive Director
Sufyan Sohel
Deputy Director

CAIR-Chicago’s team is a dedicated group of staff, interns, and volunteers. We are committed
to being active in our communities and accessible to the people we serve.
Click here to read bios, meet our Board, and our Interns!

The Issues

Islamophobia

We advocate and educate against bigotry, hate and prejudice targeting Muslims on the mere basis of their faith.

Media Bias

There is no media conspiracy, but selective and/or de-contextualized reporting that conflates aberrational representations of Islam/Muslims with the normative ones contribute to public “miseducation”.

Representation

“The best way to fix our image, is to fix our reality.”

Recognitions

Rahm Emanuel

Mayor of Chicago

"The mission of CAIR-Chicago remains important to this city – and every city – because it advocates for civil rights, facilitates important community partnerships, and presents opportunities for cultural exchange and enlightenment."

Dick Durbin

U. S. Senator, Illinois

"You defend the civil rights of your constituents, encourage their political empowerment, and make strides to foster dialogue about cultural awareness and understanding. I applaud your commitment to promoting tolerance and understanding."

Toni Preckwinkle

Cook County Board President

"Through your dedicated service in the areas civil rights defense and advocacy, media outreach, public relations and voter registration, you are empowering and transforming Cook County’s Muslim American community."

Contact Form

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*Please do not use this form to report an incident of
discrimination. If you would like to report an incident of
discrimination please click here.

CAIR-Chicago’s Anti-Muslim Registry Ordinance Passes City Council!

Chicago Magazine: Civil Rights Group Prepares for More Travel Ban “Chaos”

Chicago Tonight: Reports of Discrimination Against Muslims Rise in Chicago

Daily Herald: CAIR-Chicago Assess Supreme Court Ruling on Travel Ban

Sun Times: Activists predict more chaos in wake of high court’s travel ban ruling

ABC7: Supreme Court partly reinstates Trump travel ban, fall arguments set

CAIR-Chicago is getting it done.

Our Promise

Asylum Project

Citizenship Project

Bookshelf Project

Awareness Project

Civil Rights

Media Relations

Community & Government Outreach

Why CAIR-Chicago?

Mission

Vision

Tauseef Akbar

Hoda Katebi

Phil Robertson

Tsedenya Bizani

Gerald Hankerson

Ahmed Rehab

Sufyan Sohel

The Issues

Islamophobia

Media Bias

Representation

Rahm Emanuel

Dick Durbin

Toni Preckwinkle

Contact Form

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