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Communications Coordinator Amina Sharif, Speaks at University of Chicago

In a panel discussion hosted by the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration(SSA), CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator, Amina Sharif, talked to masters students about CAIR-Chicago’s advocacy work and the services it provides to the Muslim-American community.

CBS News: Threats Against Chicago Muslims on the Rise

“If you add up hate mail, hateful phone calls and e-mails, racial slurs being yelled at people and verbal or physical altercations, it’s dozens of incidents,” said Amina Sharif.

“Hate is a self-addressed envelope and so the person who bears this hate is the victim of his own hatred before I am. And I can only pray for that person to find peace and to rid himself of that hatred,” said Ahmed Rehab.

Radio Islam: The Challenge of Balancing National Security and Civil Rights

“The core of the problem is that Muslims are seen as a Monolith by the media and so when one Muslim commits and act of terror or error, all Muslims are brought to bear for that Act. And that kinda of mentality does not exist for other communities because of the nuanced understanding of other communities,” said Ahmed Rehab.

Meet CAIR-Chicago’s New Legal Fellow

CAIR-Chicago is proud to announce that Ian Bushner has joined its team as a Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) Fellow. Ian graduated with honors from the University of Chicago Law School and following his Fellowship will work as an associate with the law firm Jenner & Block LLP. To read more about Ian click here

Discrimination suit filed against USF Holland, YRC Worldwide Inc. on behalf of African-American Muslim worker

CAIR-Chicago announced today that it has filed a complaint in federal court against USF Holland and YRC Worldwide Inc. on behalf of an African-American Muslim former employee. The complaint alleges that the man, Reginal Exson, suffered discrimination and severe verbal abuse based on his race, religion and disability.

CAIR-Chicago Helps Man Get Citizenship After 4-Year Wait

After a 4-year wait, a divorce, and two passed citizenship tests, a man was sworn in as a citizen of the United States.

Charges Dismissed Against U of C Protester

The man, charged with criminal trespassing during the protest, was represented by CAIR-Chicago’s Christina Abraham.

CAIR-Chicago Files Four More Citizenship Delay Complaints in Federal Court

CAIR-Chicago has recently resolved the cases of four Muslim men whose bids for citizenship faced long delays and complications.

CAIR-Chicago Settles Discrimination Complaint of Muslim CTA Employee

A Muslim CTA employee contacted CAIR-Chicago for representation after being repeatedly passed up for promotion.

Settlement Reached for Wrongfully Fired Muslim Woman

CAIR-Chicago recently settled a discrimination suit in favor of a Muslim woman fired for not attending an annual company event.

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