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CIVIL RIGHTS VLOG #2: New FBI Guidelines
CAIR Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak discusses new FBI guidelines, and what you can do to work with your local law enforcement to make sure your civil liberties are being protected.
ACTION ALERT: ICIRR Wants YOU for Candidate School
ICIRR is looking for immigrants and the children of immigrants who are dedicated to their communities and are interested in helping to increase the representation of immigrants in public office.
PRESS RELEASE: King Hearings Generate Pushback on Rep.'s Anti-Muslim Agenda
Peter King's (R-NY) false allegations and his history of anti-Muslim comments have produced broad-based pushback against his biased agenda and generated significant questions about the veracity of his hearings, such as the one held today on Islam in U.S. prisons.
PRESS RELEASE: King Hearings Generate Pushback on Rep.'s Anti-Muslim Agenda
Peter King's (R-NY) false allegations and his history of anti-Muslim comments have produced broad-based pushback against his biased agenda and generated significant questions about the veracity of his hearings, such as the one held today on Islam in U.S. prisons.
CAIR Chicago Civil Rights Vlog #1 with Christina Abraham
For our Civil Rights Vlog this week, Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham discusses the significance of the newly extended PATRIOT Act.
The PATRIOT Act: Upholding National Security or Breaking Unalienable Rights?
On May 27th, 2011, President Obama signed the renewal of the USA PATRIOT Act. The purpose of the bill was to enhance domestic security against terrorism in response to the September 11th attacks, but it has gone far beyond its preventative purpose and encroached on our constitutional rights.
Christina Abraham to speak at Syria Rally - TOMORROW!
Syria is witnessing the atrocities and the massacre of innocent civilians committed by the forces of the dictator. Human rights are being violated. Many Syrian cities are under constant attacks. Many have been killed. Help bring freedom to Syria.
Naperville Sun: Naperville Islamic center suit continuing
The lawsuit naming DuPage County for its refusal to allow an Islamic prayer center just east of Naperville is moving ahead after attempts to settle the issue apparently fell short.
Netanyahu Addresses Peace: Deciphering the Root Causes of Conflict
Netanyahu's speech did not pave the way for peace, it did not put in motion any new strategies that could be implemented to promote peace, nor did it address the dire concerns of the Palestinians. His victimization of his nation—despite having the strongest regional military force—is quite disturbing.
POLITICO: Letter to the editor- Unfair to CAIR
There is no legal implication to being labeled an unindicted co-conspirator, since it does not require the Justice Department to prove anything in a court of law. Merely claiming someone is guilty without due process defies the principles of our justice system.
FOX Business: Christina Abraham Discusses Sharia Paranoia
"I think that we need to understand that Sharia is just religious law; to the extent that people use religious law as a part of their everyday lives. The majority of Muslims here don't want to see Sharia imposed as some part of a government obligation, or anything of that sort," said Christina Abraham.
DREAM or Nightmare?
A 21-year-old recent college graduate discusses their experience as an undocumented immigrant, and the implications of the DREAM Act for them and their family.
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak speaks on “Welcome to Shelbyville” panel
The panel sought to engage community members in a discussion regarding the problems some Americans have in adjusting to and interacting with new immigrant populations.
Some Dreams Come True: Illinois DREAM Act and Smart Enforcement Act Passed in Illinois Senate and House
The passing of the Illinois DREAM Act not only shows that Illinois is an immigrant friendly state, but also that the political power of immigrants in this country is growing stronger. The state of Illinois holds the honor of being the first state in the nation to opt out of the “Secure Communities” program and is the first state in the nation to actually implement a version of the DREAM Act.
VOCALO 89.5: CAIR on Obama Middle East Speech
The Overdrive invited Christina Abraham and Yaser Tabbara to help give perspective on the President's speech from the point of view of people who are invested in the rights of the Middle Eastern people and the policy positions of the U.S.
Community Alert: DREAM Act Passes the House!
CAIR-Chicago would like to congratulate all those who worked tirelessly to get the DREAM Act (SB2185) passed. The bill will go to Gov. Quinn's desk to be signed, which he has promised to do.
CAIR-Chicago Documentary 2011 - Beyond the Comfort Zone
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4odbbCGHyI
CAIR-Chicago Joins ICIRR, Public Officials and Supporters at DREAM Unity Event
On May 13 ICIRR held its DREAM Unity Event celebrating the accomplishments of the Illinois Senate last week in passing the Illinois Dream Act and Smart Enforcement Act. Both pieces of legislation received strong bipartisan support. Of the 45 votes for the DREAM Act, 11 were from Republican senators and of the 66 votes for Smart Enforcement Act, 17 were from Republicans.