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100 Public Officials Endorse Our Work!
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Action Alert: Urge Congress to amend Voting Rights Act
Unless action is taken to amend the Voting Rights Act, there is a potential for voting rights to no longer be protected, especially for historically disadvantaged communities. Contact your representatives today!
2013: 56 public officials endorse our work!
This year, 56 public officials showed their support by sending letters of commendation. Show yours by coming to CAIR-Chicago's 9th Annual Banquet on Saturday, May 4th!
Five U.S. Congressmen commend CAIR-Chicago!
Five U.S. Congressmen commend CAIR-Chicago just in time for this year's 9th Annual Banquet, #HateFree.
The influence of Islamophobia in congressional politics
Communications Intern Titilayo Rasaki explores the network of misinformation experts and political figures that have created a national rhetoric of Islamophobia and hate.
Al Jazeera: Attacks on US Muslims creates Eid worry
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab comments on the demonizing of Muslims in the U.S. in this new Al Jazeera piece.
PRESS CONFERENCE on Rep. Joe Walsh's anti-Muslim statements
On Friday, August 10th, the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), along with members of Chicago's Muslim and interfaith communities, will hold a press conference to respond to Congressman Joe Walsh's anti-Muslim statements made at a recent town hall meeting.
PRESS CONFERENCE on Rep. Joe Walsh's anti-Muslim statements
On Friday, August 10th, the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), along with members of Chicago's Muslim and interfaith communities, will hold a press conference to respond to Congressman Joe Walsh's anti-Muslim statements made at a recent town hall meeting.
Why we need ERPA: Racial profiling lingers amidst proof of targeting
Many see racism and stereotyping as an engrained problem with no legitimate solution, but this is just not true. We as citizens, could make huge strides towards eradicating stereotyping and its disastrous repercussions, starting with the End to Racial Profiling Act (ERPA).
The new McCarthyism: Bachmann claims Muslims are "infiltrating" government
Michele Bachmann and other Republican representatives claim they have "evidence" of a "deep penetration" of U.S. government by affiliates of the Muslim Brotherhood.
The new McCarthyism: Bachmann claims Muslims are "infiltrating" government
Michele Bachmann and other Republican representatives claim they have "evidence" of a "deep penetration" of U.S. government by affiliates of the Muslim Brotherhood.
ACTION ALERT: Tell your Senators to oppose the legalization of propaganda!
The "Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013" bill passed in the House on May 18th, and is now going to the Senate for a vote. Contact your Senators and stop this bill!
ACTION ALERT: Support SB 1064 - keep private prisons out of Illinois!
The Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) is proposing the construction of a detention center in Crete, IL to house federal immigration detainees. CAIR-Chicago is asking you to contact your representatives to let them know you support the ban on private prisons!
ACTION ALERT: Tell your Senators to oppose CISPA!
On Thursday April 26th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or CISPA (HR 3523) by a vote of 248 to 168. The bill will now move to the Senate for a vote, and we are urging you to contact your Senate representatives to help stop the bill!
ACTION ALERT: Support the 'End Racial Profiling' Act
Racial profiling in the U.S. has led to thousands of people being stopped, interrogated, and discriminated against simply based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, and religion. Today we’re asking you to take a moment to help end racial profiling by law enforcement agencies in America.
ACTION ALERT: Support the 'End Racial Profiling' Act
Racial profiling in the U.S. has led to thousands of people being stopped, interrogated, and discriminated against simply based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, and religion. Today we’re asking you to take a moment to help end racial profiling by law enforcement agencies in America.
Dutch government moves closer to banning the niqab and burqa
In a controversial legal step taken by the Dutch Parliament, the Cabinet has proposed to pass legislation that bans the traditional Muslim garments, the niqab and burqa, by 2013.
ACTION ALERT: Ask Congress to Bar Military Detention of U.S. Citizens
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today calls on Muslims and other people of conscience to ask their elected representatives to support the Due Process Guarantee Act, which would bar the military from detaining U.S. citizens without charge or trial.