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Text Message Threat to Muslim Family Resolved
After a Muslim man reported receiving a threatening text message, CAIR-Chicago contacted the FBI who initiated an investigation into the matter.
Chicago Tribune: Executive Director Speaks Out: Muslim activist takes on his group's critics
Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, discusses misperceptions about Islam and the smears against his Muslim civl rights organization, in a Q & A with the Chicago Tribune. "Like all Americans, we have to worry about the security of our country, our communities, and our children in the face of potential terror attacks," says Rehab.
Chicago Tribune: Executive Director Speaks Out: Muslim activist takes on his group's critics
Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, discusses misperceptions about Islam and the smears against his Muslim civl rights organization, in a Q & A with the Chicago Tribune. "Like all Americans, we have to worry about the security of our country, our communities, and our children in the face of potential terror attacks," says Rehab.
Two Citizenship Delay Clients Become Naturalized
Two clients in CAIR-Chicago’s Citizenship Delay Project were naturalized after long delays in obtaining their citizenship.
CAIR-Chicago Attorney Represents Client in Status Hearing for Citizenship Delay
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Heena Musabji represented a client in a status hearing for a citizenship delay.
CAIR-Chicago Government Relations Coordinator Presents at SAALT Conference
CAIR-Chicago Government Relations Coordinator Sadiya Ahmed presented on a panel discussion at the South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow (SAALT) Summit on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the American University Washington College of Law in Washington D.C.
CAIR-Chicago Receives 2007 Grant from Chicago Bar Foundation
For the second year in a row, CAIR-Chicago received a grant in 2007 from the Chicago Bar Foundation for its civil rights work on behalf of the indigent Muslim community in Chicago
CAIR-Chicago Attends Investing in Justice Program
CAIR-Chicago's Civil Rights Coordinator Christina Abraham and Staff Attorney Heena Musabji attended the "Investing in Justice" program
"Culture of Violence" Event a Success
Dozens gathered in a lecture hall at DePaul University's College of Law to hear Sami Hermez discuss the culture of violence in southern Lebanon. Hermez discussed the impact of Israel's attack on Lebanon in the summer of 2006.
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Coordinator Speaks at Islamic Foundation School on Malcolm X Day
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Coordinator spoke at the Islamic Foundation School in Villa Park for Malcolm X Day
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Presents at DePaul Legal Clinic
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Heena Musabji presented at the DePaul College of Law Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic training titled, “Newer Practitioner Training on Basic Immigration Topics.”
CAIR-Chicago Governmental Relations Coordinator Attends ICIRR Membership Meeting
CAIR-Chicago Governmental Relations Coordinator Sadiya Ahmed attended a membership meeting for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
CAIR-Chicago's Third Annual Event a Success!
CAIR-Chicago's 3rd Annual Event, held last Sunday evening, was a stunning success both in the numbers and diversity displayed.
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Coordinator Participates in Teaching Constitution to Students
CAIR-Chicago’s Civil Rights Coordinator, along with attorneys Abdullah Salah and Abdul Karim Pigott, participated in the “Lawyer in the Classroom” program
CAIR-Chicago Files IDHR Complaint After Three Middle Eastern Men were Kicked-Out of McDonalds
CAIR-Chicago Volunteer Attorney Rima Kapitan filed amended charges of discrimination with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR).
Conviction Reversed and Remanded in Cab Driver Case
A judge reversed and remanded a conviction against a Muslim cab driver for traffic violations that led to the suspension of the cab driver's chauffeur license.
Employment Discrimination Issue Resolved
A Muslim man was chosen to be laid off from work, despite his superior education and work experience to other employees who were not laid-off.
Religious Accommodation Issue at Local University Settled
A Muslim university student attending a Christian university was being required to attend weekly Christian devotional prayer services.
Citizenship Delay Client Receives U.S. Citizenship
A Muslim man was issued citizenship after filing a complaint in federal court. CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Heena Musabji represented the man in his complaint against USCIS.
CAIR-Chicago Represents Muslim Man in Unemployment Hearing
CAIR-Chicago's Civil Rights Coordinator Christina Abraham represented a Muslim man in an administrative hearing for unemployment benefits.

