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Press Statement: The Muhammad Salah Bottomline
For many years now, Mr. Muhammad Salah lived life in the infamy of being labeled as the only designated US terrorist. He suffered the repercussions of this judgment, long before he could face an open and fair trial in a US Court of law. His assets were frozen, and his life shattered. His family carried the burden of this label to their schools, workplaces, and to the local supermarket.
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 Documentary 2007 - Rising to the Challenge
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrE77Bb5OEE
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director to Give Friday Sermon at Masjid Al-Huda (Midwest Islamic Center)
What: Friday Sermon (Khutbah) Speaker: Ahmed Rehab CAIR-Chicago Executive Director
CAIR-Chicago Volunteer Activist Emad Hammwi to Give Friday Sermon at the Islamic Center of Naperville
What: Friday Sermon (Khutbah)
Speaker: Emad Hammwi CAIR-Chicago Volunteer Activist
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.
CAIR-Chicago Volunteer Attorney to Speak on Civil Liberties Panel
What: "The Current Threat to Civil Liberties"
Citizenship Delay Status Hearing
CAIR-Chicago’s Staff Attorney Heena Musabji represented a client at a status hearing regarding a delay in his naturalization application.
Chicago Tribune: Seeking timeout for prayer
As the Ohio State Buckeyes pummeled the Northwestern Wildcats on Ryan Field last November, senior Amir Siddiqui and his friends slipped below the bleachers, removed their shoes and knelt on pieces of poster board to pray.
CAIR-Chicago Meets with FBI
CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director Ahmed Rehab, Civil Rights Coordinator Christina Abraham, and Staff Attorney Heena Musabji met with the FBI's Community Liaison.
Hate Crime Trial Continued
The trial of a man charged with aggravated battery has been continued until next month. The man and another attacker is alleged to have beat a teenaged Arab boy with a led pipe.
La Crosse Tribune: Uphold American Pluralism
Richard Haling's letter to the editor, "Fight Them in Iraq, not here." (La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 29) is an embarrassment to American pluralism. Haling's letter shows a disturbing confusion regarding the difference between Muslims and terrorists.
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) on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at St. Francis Church.
Media Advisory: Chicago Civil-Rights Community to React to Anticipated Salah / Ashqar Verdict
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) as a member of the Coalition to Protect People’s Rights, an alliance of over 20 organizations and individuals united to protect citizens from civil liberties and human rights abuses, is announcing a press conference in response to the anticipated Salah / Ashqar verdict 30 minutes after the verdict is read.
CAIR-Chicago Legal Advisor Meets with Local Police to Discuss Case
CAIR-Chicago Legal Advisor Maaria Mozaffar met with the police chief of a local police department to discuss a matter that arose when two Muslim men were stopped by a local police officer.
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Coordinator to Speak at Rally Protesting Guantanamo Bay
Join Chicago-area peace groups to take a "Stand Against Torture" and act in solidarity with others nation-wide protesting the 5 year anniversary of the first prisoners being brought to Guantanamo Bay.
Upholding American Pluralism
Richard Haling's opinion "Fight Them in Iraq, Not Here." (Dec.29) is an embarrassment to American pluralism. Haling's article shows a disturbing confusion regarding the difference between Muslims and terrorists.
Chicago Tribune: Fresh media presentation
It was great to see images reflective of American Muslims in the coverage of the "Hyde Park haircut hub on the move" (Page 1, Dec. 27). It's a much-needed breath of fresh air from the prevalent media presentation of Muslims in contexts of strife, grief or conflict.

