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Condo Association Apologizes for Offensive Depiction of Muslims
A local condo association agreed to publish an apology for reprinting an offensive cartoon.
Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director, Re-Elected to Board of Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
During this meeting, Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, was re-elected to the board of ICIRR.
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.
CAIR-Chicago hosts media workshop at UNITY conference
CAIR-Chicago, in association with New Islamic Directions, hosted a workshop on July 27 at the UNITY 2008 Convention titled "Presumption of Guilt: Media Treatment and Coverage of Muslims in America."
Imam Zaid Keynote at 3rd Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium
This past Sunday, July 27th, about 50 high school students from across Illinois attended the third Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS) sponsored by CAIR-Chicago
Civil Rights Director Represents Muslim Man at Appointment with USCIS
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham represented a Muslim man at an Infopass appointment with the Unites States Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding his citizenship delay case
Staff Attorney Files Motion to Dismiss Case After Muslim Man Obtains Citizenship
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak filed a voluntary motion to dismiss a citizenship delay complaint. The man was naturalized mid July after first applying for citizenship in 2004
CAIR-Chicago Represents Muslim Man at Meeting with US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Civil Rights Law Clerk Mani Mostofi represented a Muslim man at a meeting with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The purpose of the meeting was to share information with USCIS.
Staff Attorney Represents Muslim Man at Status Hearing for Employment Discrimination Complaint
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak represented a Muslim man at his status hearing for an employment discrimination complaint. In his complaint, the man alleges he had been a victim of discrimination based on his religion and national origin, and was retaliated against after having complained of the discrimination. CAIR-Chicago will continue to represent the man in his claims of employment discrimination.
CAIR-Chicago Represents Muslim Man at Status Hearing for an Employment Discrimination Complaint
CAIR-Chicago Law Clerk Mani Mostofi represented a Muslim man at his recent status hearing for an employment discrimination complaint. The parties have settled the case and the man has been reinstated to his position. Mostofi asked the court to dismiss the complaint as a result of the settlement.
CAIR-Chicago Hosts Telling Our Story Media Seminar
CAIR-Chicago led a media training seminar this week entitled "Telling Our Story," designed for communications professionals, community advocates, faith leaders, and spokespersons. The seminar focused on the mainstream media and how it relates to Islam in America. The seminar also presented practical tips on how to communicate with the media effectively and produce stories that relate to American Muslims.
CAIR-Chicago Co-Sponsors Blood Drive
CAIR-Chicago recently co-sponsored its fourth blood drive alongside the Compassionate Network and the Inner City Muslim Network.
Civil Rights Director Represents Muslim Man at Status Hearing for Employment Discrimination Case
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham represented a Muslim man at a status hearing for an employment discrimination complaint. CAIR-Chicago filed a complaint on behalf of the man alleging discrimination on the basis of his religion and national origin, as well as retaliation for complaining about the discrimination.

