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Chicago Tribune: Teacher called 6th grader a terrorist, federal complaint says
The family of a 13-year-old Muslim student who claims that a former teacher singled him out as a "terrorist" during a 6th grade history class in the spring called for the woman's firing after meeting with Chicago Public Schools officials and a federal mediator for several hours Thursday.
ABC 7: Teacher Insults Muslim Student
A Chicago public school student says his teacher used him as an example of a terrorist a class.The child is an Arab-Muslim and says he was intimidated and isolated from classmates after the incident.
NBC 5: Teacher Called Our Son a Terrorist, Family Alleges (VIDEO)
The 13-year-old student, Saleh Choudhary, said because of the April 6 incident, he has been intimidated and isolated by his peers, NBC5's Anthony Ponce reported.
CBS 2: Teacher Used Muslim Student as Terrorist Example (VIDEO)
A Chicago teacher is under fire for singling out the only Muslim student in her class while talking about the Middle East. The teacher has now been reassigned to another school. However, the young boy's family is demanding answers.
Muslim Man Harassed and Laid-Off - Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak Files Employment Discrimination Complaint
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak represented a man at a status hearing for an employment discrimination complaint.
Public Accommodation Denied to Muslim Man - Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham Files Appeal
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham filed an appeal with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) on behalf of a Muslim man who was denied public accommodation on the basis of his national origin and religion.
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham Attends Citizenship Update Interview
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham represented a Muslim man who had applied for naturalization. The man first applied for citizenship in 2003. He subsequently passed his test and interview. CAIR-Chicago sent out inquiries to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the man’s behalf.
Police Officer Harassed - Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak at Employment Discrimination Deposition
Civil Rights Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak represented a Muslim man at a deposition regarding an employment discrimination case.
Muslim Woman Faced Discrimination and Loss of Job - Federal Complaint Filed
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak represented a Muslim woman at her status hearing pertaining to her employment discrimination case. The woman worked for a school cafeteria for seven years. After a different company began contracting with the school to provide cafeteria services, the woman began experiencing discrimination.
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham Represents Man at Unemployment Hearing
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham represented a man at his unemployment benefits hearing.
Associated Press: Prayer issue draws Muslim group to Nebraska
Unrest over a Muslim prayer issue and allegations of discrimination have drawn a visit to the state by regional members of a Muslim advocacy group.
Civil Rights Director Represents Man at Citizenship Exam and Interview
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham represented a man at his interview and exam for citizenship. The man passed the English and U.S. History test and will be approved pending his submission of additional requested documents.
CAIR-Chicago Attends Community Roundtable Sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab, Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham, and Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak attended the quarterly Community Roundtable held by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham Represents Muslim Man at Appeal Hearing for Naturalization Application
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham represented a man at his naturalization application appeal hearing
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Represents Muslim Man at Status Hearing
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak represented a Muslim man at his status hearing regarding an employment discrimination case.
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Attends Status Hearing for Muslim Woman
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak attended a status hearing for a Muslim woman regarding her employment discrimination case
Staff Attorney Represents Muslim Corrections Officer Discriminated Against at Work
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak attended a status hearing for a Muslim man who suffered from discrimination at work.
Civil Rights Director Attends Status Hearing on Behalf of Muslim Woman
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham attended a status hearing for a Muslim woman who had been accused of shoplifting.
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Represents Muslim Man at Hearing
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak represented a Muslim man at his status hearing regarding his employment discrimination case. The case will enter the discovery phase in the coming months.
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Represents Muslim Man at Status Hearing
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak represented a Muslim man at a status hearing regarding his employment discrimination case.
