CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Hate Crime Charge for Alleged Racist Stabbing
(CHICAGO, IL, 8/1/2025) - The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today welcomed hate crime charges in connection with a stabbing that took place last month in the Portage Park neighborhood.
A Chicago man has been charged with hate crimes after allegedly stabbing a woman in Portage Park last month after using a racial slur.
“We welcome hate crime charges in this despicable assault and hope actions of law enforcement authorities will act as a deterrent to further bias-motivated attacks,” said CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab. “Our streets must be safe for our citizens of all backgrounds.”
Rehab noted that earlier today, CAIR’s national office condemned racist vandalism reportedly at the new Nissan Stadium construction site in Nashville, Tennessee, weeks after work stopped temporarily after a noose was found on site.
He said CAIR and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging antisemitism, systemic anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and all other forms of bigotry.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, 202-870-0166, arehab@cair.com | Jordan Esparza-Kelley, Communications Coordinator of CAIR-Chicago, 224-627-1032, Ext 208, j-EsparzaKelley@cair.com; CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com