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U.S. Muslims, CAIR, Condemn Attack at Fort Hood

U.S. Muslims Condemn Attack at Fort Hood

"We condemn this cowardly attack in the strongest terms possible and ask that the perpetrators be punished to the full extent of the law, " said CAIR in a statement today. "American Muslims stand with our fellow citizens in offering both prayers for the victims and sincere condolences to the families of those killed or injured.”
Sharif and Hashmi presenting at IFYC Conference

Communications Coordinator and CAIR-OK ED Speak at Interfaith Conference

CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator Amina Sharif and CAIR-Oklahoma Executive Director Razi Hashmi presented at the Interfaith Youth Core’s annual conference, “Leadership for a Religiously Diverse World.”
Ahmad congratulates honored Illinois officials

Gov. Affairs Coordinator Reema Ahmad Speaks at Award Ceremony Honoring Gov. Quinn, Illinois Leaders

Ahmad congratulated officials at the Illinois Committee for Honest Government’s (ICHG) Distinguished Service Awards Reception, saying their service to the people of this state “is to be commended and emulated by us all.” She also encouraged elected officials to reach out to Muslim constituents who actively serve their local communities.
Ehud Olmert Speaks at University of Chicago

COALITION TO PROTEST UNIV. OF CHICAGO’S OLMERT EVENT

Despite an abysmal record on human rights, he has been invited by the University's Harris School of Public Policy, as a leader with a vision of “achieving prosperity through peace.” CAIR-Chicago's Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham will address the hypocrisy of this invitation at a press conference outside the event. Also read CAIR-Chicago's Action Alert regarding this issue, HERE.
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Sue Smiley Media Digest:
Chicago Media Weigh in on Columbia Discrimination Suit

CAIR-Chicago filed action in federal court this week against Columbia College on behalf of Palestinian-Muslim instructor, Sue Smiley, who claims to have been fired unjustly after a student falsely reported that she made an anti-Semitic comment in class. Read all media coverage of the case here:
Congressmen Gutierrez, Quigley, Davis, CAIR-Chicago's Rehab and ICIRR's Hoyt

Congressmen, Civil Rights Leaders Urge Obama to Deliver Immigration Reform

ICIRR joined IL Congressmen at a press conference to introduce a letter calling on President Barack Obama to move forward on comprehensive immigration reform this year.
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