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Daily Northwestern: Northwestern students address racial profiling concerns at workshop
Following the FDLA’s remarks, Rabya Khan, a staff attorney at CAIR Chicago, spoke about how to interact with FBI agents. Following her remarks, the panel engaged with the students in a question-and-answer session, where students raised questions pertinent to their own experiences with racial profiling incidents.
Rabya Khan to participate in 'Of Civil Wrongs and Rights' screening
In honor of Fred Korematsu Day, CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney, Rabya Khan, will join Bill Yoshino, Midwest Director of Japanese American Citizens League, as part of a special screening of the film, 'Of Civil Wrongs and Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story.'
Jan 11th - 11 Years of Guantanamo! Shut it Down Now!
Jan 11, 2013 marks 11 years since US detention center at Guantanamo was opened. Over 700 men have been released while some remain detained despite being cleared for release.
Download the CAIR Hajj Travel Guide!
Going to Hajj this year? Check out this travel guide with the essential information that every traveler needs to know before leaving.
How the erosion of civil liberties is not just a Muslim issue
European courts have deemed American prisons to be compatible with human rights standards. Chris Hedges, in his op-ed, “What Is Happening to Muslims Will Happen to the Rest of Us,” however, tells us that this is not the case.
Citizenship granted: CAIR-Chicago's recent victories
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak recently resolved citizenship delay cases for American Muslims in Chicago.
Arizona's SB 1070: The Supreme Court on immigration
Numerous organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the United States Department of Justice filed lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the Arizona law and asking for an injunction to prevent the law from going into effect.
Rabya Khan conducts "Know Your Rights" training for young Muslims
Staff Attorney Rabya Khan led a Know Your Rights training on July 7 for a Young Muslims conference. The event was a part of CAIR-Chicago's summer Know Your Rights campaign.
Rabya Khan conducts "Know Your Rights" training for young Muslims
Staff Attorney Rabya Khan led a Know Your Rights training on July 7 for a Young Muslims conference. The event was a part of CAIR-Chicago's summer Know Your Rights campaign.
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak resolves delayed passport case
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak resolved a delayed passport case, allowing an American Muslim to complete a long-awaited pilgrimage to Mecca.
The state of NDAA: Why it still matters, indefinitely
When was the last time you heard about the indefinite detention provision in NDAA 2012? Maybe not for a while, but we'll tell you why it's important and how it affects your civil liberties.
"Know Your Rights": Bullying at School
This article is the second in a summer series of "Know Your Rights" pieces that detail essential civil liberties that are granted to U.S. citizens.
"Know Your Rights": Bullying at School
This article is the second in a summer series of "Know Your Rights" pieces that detail essential civil liberties that are granted to U.S. citizens.
Federal court allows CIA to withhold information on torture
A recent federal court ruling granted the CIA the authority to withhold information regarding waterboarding and torture techniques used against detainees.
Request a "Know Your Rights" training by CAIR-Chicago
Do you know your rights? Request a "Know Your Rights" training by CAIR-Chicago at your local mosque, community center or place of worship.
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak wins citizenship case
CAIR-Chicago’s Litigation Director Kevin Vodak recently won a naturalization court case for a Muslim American whose citizenship application had been denied by USCIS.
USA TODAY: Proposed mosques spark opposition in some U.S. communities
CAIR-Chicago's Litigation Director, Kevin Vodak, comments on the struggles of the Irshad Learning Center and the opposition to proposed mosques in the U.S.
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!