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Keep Up Pressure on Illinois State Legislature to Kill the Bill Restricting Academic Freedom, Free Speech
Illinois State Senate Bill 3017 would deny funding to public universities that participate in a boycott of Israeli academic institutions. It would, for example, prohibit a faculty member from getting funds to travel to an American Studies Association (ASA) meeting, even if that meeting is unrelated to the boycott, or the professor herself is opposed to the boycott. A college that violates the prohibition would lose all public funds for that academic year. According to the legislation’s sponsor, it was drafted in response to the ASA’s recent resolution to boycott Israeli academic institutions, like similar bills around the country.
ACTION ALERT: Stop Passage of Bill Restricting Academic Freedom, Free Speech
Time Sensitive. Last chance to act: Make your voice heard! The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) is calling on its supporters to contact their elected state senators to urge that they drop proposed legislation that would restrict academic freedom and free speech rights.
COMMUNITY ALERT: Phone scam, Fake IRS agent calls
CAIR-Chicago recently received complaints from community members who have received threatening, fraudulent phone calls from unknown callers who claim to be IRS tax agents. These phone scams are targeting recent immigrants, throughout the U.S. Victims are informed that they owe money to the IRS. The callers provide fake names and IRS badge numbers, and they may have the victim's Social Security Number, family information or other personal information.
Community Update: American Islamic Center’s Lawsuit Against Des Plaines Proceeding
AIC hopes to proceed with its lawsuit against Des Plaines, who imposed a significant burden on the Center’s religious exercise, as well as discriminating against the Center as a religious institution and based on its Muslim affiliation, the next hearing is set for 3/17/2014.
Rabya Khan visits Aqsa High School for Know Your Rights workshop
On Wednesday, November 20th, Rabya Khan visited Aqsa High School with Dima Khalidi to conduct a Know Your Rights workshop for students.
CAIR-Chicago seeking PILI fellowship applicants
CAIR-Chicago is seeking two Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) fellows for the Summer of 2014. Apply today!
Citizenship delay project boasts three new citizens
CAIR-Chicago's Civil Rights Department recently helped resolve citizenship delay cases for three individuals.
Rabya Khan conducts Know Your Rights workshop at Urbana-Champaign
Rabya Khan conducted a Know Your Rights workshop sponsored by the Champaign chapter of the ACLU at the UIUC College of Law.
CAIR-Chicago's Hajj Travel Guide
Going to Hajj this year? Check out our travel guide with the essential information that every traveler needs to know before leaving.
CAIR-Chicago Legal Team's recent successes
The Civil Rights Department at CAIR-Chicago has resolved more than 220 citizenship delay cases as well as cases involving employment discrimination. Read more about the legal team's successes.
This Ramadan, donate to The Prison Project!
This Ramadan make a difference in the lives of new Muslims. Donate to CAIR-Chicago's Prison Project.
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak works to protect immigrant and minority workers
CAIR-Chicago Litigation Director Kevin Vodak has been actively working with a coalition of groups to improve the work of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in protecting immigrant workers and those facing workplace discrimination based on their national origin.
Community Alert: Chicago Muslims respond to developments in Boston marathon bombings
CAIR-Chicago held an interfaith press conference at 1:00PM on April 19th in response to the latest developments in the investigation of the Boston marathon bombings.
CAIR-Chicago is seeking a Public Law Initiative Fellow (PILI) for Summer 2013!
CAIR-Chicago is now seeking a Public Law Initiative Fellow (PILI) for Summer 2013! Fellows will work closely with CAIR-Chicago's Litigation Director and Staff Attorney defending civil rights, fighting bigotry, and promoting tolerance.
CAIR-Chicago is currently accepting applications for law clerks for Summer 2013 and Fall 2013!
CAIR-Chicago is currently accepting applications for law clerks for Summer 2013 and Fall 2013! Apply today to join the nation's largest Muslim civil rights organization.
Rabya Khan speaks on panel honoring Fred Korematsu day
The event featured guest speakers William Yoshino, the Midwest Director of the Japanese American Citizens League, and Rabya Khan, Staff Attorney at the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Rabya Khan conducts 'Know Your Rights' training at Northwestern
On Thursday January 31, 2013, Staff Attorney Rabya Khan conducted a joint Know Your Rights training with First Defense Legal Aid attorneys Emlyn Ricketts and Devin Viland.
Join Rabya Khan to discuss Black presence in comics
Please join staff attorney, Rabya Khan, on Friday, February 8th at 6 p.m. at Graham Crackers for a thoughtful discussion on the Black presence in comics.