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CAIR-Chicago Participates in United Nations Hearing on Racial Discrimination
CAIR-Chicago joined a hearing on racial discrimination in Chicago this May 23rd presided by the United Nation’s Special Rapporteur on racism and related intolerance, Mr. Doudou Diene of Senegal.
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Resolves Employment Discrimination Case
In a successful bid on behalf of a Muslim man, CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Tricia Kemling secured a settlement through the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Federal District Court Approves Muslim Man’s Application for Citizenship After Seven Year Delay
A federal district court approved the application of a Muslim man who had been waiting over seven years for a decision on his naturalization application.
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Represents Muslim Man Experiencing Citizenship Delay at Update Interview
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Tricia Kemling attended an update interview with a man who has been waiting for almost four years for citizenship.
CAIR-Chicago Files Employment Discrimination on Behalf of Muslim Man
CAIR-Chicago Files Employment Discrimination on Behalf of Muslim Man
CAIR-Chicago Co-Hosts "Know Your Rights and the FBI" Community Workshop
CAIR-Chicago and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois (ACLU-IL) came together Saturday, March 29, 2008 to present “Know Your Rights and the FBI” a workshop aimed at educating the community about their rights when dealing with law enforcement, particularly the FBI.
CAIR-Chicago Represents Muslim Woman in Employment Discrimination Case
CAIR-Chicago Volunteer Attorney Rima Kapitan, a partner at Amal Law Group, represented a Muslim woman at a status hearing regarding her employment discrimination complaint.
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Director Speaks at DePaul University Teach-In
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham spoke at DePaul University’s Non-Violence and Social Justice Teach-In.
CAIR-Chicago Files Complaint on Behalf of Muslim Woman in Employment Discrimination Claim
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Tricia Kemling and Volunteer Attorney Rima Kapitan filed a complaint on behalf of a Muslim woman who experienced discrimination at her workplace after she began wearing the hijab (Muslim head covering) and a new supervisor was assigned to her.
Press Release: CAIR-Chicago Dismayed by 'Excessive' Ashqar Sentence
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today expressed dismay at what it termed the “excessive” eleven-year, three-month sentence given to Dr. Abdelhaleem Ashqar for the non-violent charges of criminal contempt and obstruction of justice.
CAIR-Chicago Settles Case Against Homeowner’s Association
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Coordinator Christina Abraham successfully settled a case against a suburban Homeowner’s Association in Chicago after a Muslim man complained of having been subjected to discrimination in the way Association enforced its rules.
PBS WTTW 11 Chicago Tonight: Beyond Borders - Muslims Facing Citizenship Delays (VIDEO)
CAIR-Chicago attorney Bitta Mostofi and CAIR-Chicago client discuss how Muslims, immigrants and non-immigrants alike, are common targets of suspicion and unreasonable citizenship delays on PBS-Wttw 11 Chicago Tonight, Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders series
Employment Discrimination Case Resolved
CAIR-Chicago assisted a man in resolving issues of harassment at his place of employment. The man experienced severe harassment from co-workers regarding his religious beliefs.
CAIR-Chicago Attends Status Hearing for Citizenship Delay Class Action Law Suit
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Bitta Mostofi attended a status hearing for the citizenship delay class action law suit. As a result of the suit, all of the applications of the named plaintiffs have been expedited.
CAIR-Chicago Represents Muslim Man Filing Discrimination Charge with Illinois Department of Human Rights
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Coordinator Christina Abraham attended an interview with a Muslim client alleging a denial of public accommodation at a local restaurant. The charge of discrimination was filed with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), and a fact finding conference has been set for November.
CAIR-Chicago Represents Muslim Man in Interview with the Illinois Department of Human Rights
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Coordinator Christina Abraham represented a Muslim man in an interview with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR).
Three Citizenship Delay Clients Take Oath for Citizenship
Three citizenship delay clients were sworn in as U.S. citizens after lengthy delays. The length of wait for these men ranged from three to four years.
CAIR-Chicago Attorney Represents Men in Public Accommodation Case Against Rock n’ Roll McDonalds in Chicago
CAIR-Chicago Attorney Rima Kapitan represented three men in a fact finding conference with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR).