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France Burqa Ban Misses the Point

"Far from a victory in the fight for women’s rights, France’s ban of the burqa, the head-to-toe covering worn by some Muslim women, is a red herring, a deflection, and a blow for free societies everywhere," writes Christina Abraham, CAIR-Chicago's Civil Rights Director.

CAIR-Chicago Banquet, A Success. Thank You! [PHOTOS]

Over a thousand were in attendance, underscoring the broad support CAIR-Chicago continues to receive. Please take a look at a slide show of the evening and our beautiful, powerful community HERE

CAIR-Chicago Reps to Speak at Zoning Conference – April 23, 2011

Join CIOGC, ISPU, Muslim Bar Association and CAIR-Chicago on Saturday, April 23 for the first of its kind -- Zoning Summit -- to hear from experts who will share with us all in one forum strategies on how to successfully manage opposition to masjid applications

Irshad Learning Center Update: Judge Denies DuPage County’s Attempt to Dismiss Lawsuit

CAIR-Chicago is pleased to announce the decision by District Court Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer this week to deny DuPage County’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the county on behalf of the Irshad Learning Center, a Naperville mosque.

FOX News: CAIR-Chicago’s Christina Abraham Discusses Hajj Accommodation Case

"She's asking for unpaid leave that means they didn't have to pay her for the three weeks that she was going to be out and she gave them three months for which to prepare," argues CAIR-Chicago attorney Christina Abraham.

Daily Herald: Durbin to hold hearing on Muslim civil rights

"There have been a lot of politicians who are in denial as to the growing threat of Islamaphobians to the U.S. itself, this fear mongering, paranoid approach to anything Muslim," said Ahmed Rehab.

The Washington Post: Justice Department sues on behalf of Muslim teacher, triggering debate

Christina Abraham talks to The Washington Post about a local teacher who was denied leave from work to preform the Hajj. The Justice Department is now suing on the teacher's behalf.

ABC 7: Ahmed Rehab talks about local Libyan students, challenges they face

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab speaks with ABC 7's Eric Horng about local Libyan students whose educations are now in jeopardy.

NBC 5: Amina Sharif discuses local No-Fly List controversy

CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator Amina Sharif talk to NBC 5's Christian Farr about a Chicago area man who was placed on the No Fly List as leverage by the FBI to get him to become an informant.

Chicago Tribune: DuPage County approves mosque near Willowbrook

The distinctive minaret and golden dome will be absent, but MECCA — after months of controversy — won approval Tuesday to build a mosque near Willowbrook.
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