On Thursday April 26th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or CISPA (HR 3523) by a vote of 248 to 168. The bill will now move to the Senate for a vote, and we are urging you to contact your Senate representatives to help stop the bill!

Last week, the U.S. Senate hosted a congressional hearing on the End Racial Profiling Act - a bill that would eliminate racial, ethnic and religious profiling by federal, state or local law enforcement officials.

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab will be speaking at Amnesty International's annual Get On The Bus for Human Rights demonstration this Saturday.

CISPA has nearly the same threats to privacy that were introduced in SOPA/PIPA, but even more. In addition to violating rights of privacy and internet usage, the CISPA bill contributes to a growing trend of stripping American citizens of their civil liberties.

CISPA has nearly the same threats to privacy that were introduced in SOPA/PIPA, but even more. In addition to violating rights of privacy and internet usage, the CISPA bill contributes to a growing trend of stripping American citizens of their civil liberties.

The increase in Muslim women athletes, particularly those who wear the hijab help in breaking the stereotype placed on Muslim women, while also paving the way for other Muslim women to participate in sports they love.

What does modesty mean for Muslim men? How is it similar or different from Muslim women? Taking a closer look at religious practice it becomes apparent that contrary to misguided perceptions, modesty in Islam is incumbent on all Muslims.

On April 12, 2012, in what will inevitably go down as a historic sentencing statement, Tarek Mehanna stated that 4 years ago, he was approached by two federal agents who told him that he had two options; either become an informant for the government or end up in prison on charges of terrorism.

CAIR-Chicago's Outreach Coordinator, Gerald Hankerson presented “Practical skills for transforming civil society; integrating faith, diversity and social action.” for PYLP on April 18th.

On Thursday May 3rd, author and expert on American-Af-Pak issues M. Salahuddin Khan, will give a presentation called "America, Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pathology of a Relationship".

On Thursday May 3rd, author and expert on American-Af-Pak issues M. Salahuddin Khan, will give a presentation called "America, Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pathology of a Relationship".

CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, will be speaking at North Park University's 2012 Multicultural Awards Banquet where students will be awarded for their outstanding work for diversity, advocacy, and justice in various areas of academics, athletics, campus involvement, community service, and spirituality.

CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, will be speaking at North Park University's 2012 Multicultural Awards Banquet where students will be awarded for their outstanding work for diversity, advocacy, and justice in various areas of academics, athletics, campus involvement, community service, and spirituality.

The Chicago Movement for Palestinian Rights (CMPR) held their "Hungry for Justice" dinner and discussion in CAIR-Chicago's Gallery on April 17th to commemorate Palestinian Prisoner's Day.

The Chicago Movement for Palestinian Rights (CMPR) held their "Hungry for Justice" dinner and discussion in CAIR-Chicago's Gallery on April 17th to commemorate Palestinian Prisoner's Day.

Racial profiling in the U.S. has led to thousands of people being stopped, interrogated, and discriminated against simply based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, and religion. Today we’re asking you to take a moment to help end racial profiling by law enforcement agencies in America.

Racial profiling in the U.S. has led to thousands of people being stopped, interrogated, and discriminated against simply based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, and religion. Today we’re asking you to take a moment to help end racial profiling by law enforcement agencies in America.

We are proud to present CAIR-Chicago's 2012 documentary - A Future Without Bigotry - which features interviews with staff and interns and highlights the efforts of the CAIR-Chicago team.

We are proud to present CAIR-Chicago's 2012 documentary - A Future Without Bigotry - which features interviews with staff and interns and highlights the efforts of the CAIR-Chicago team.

While the misperception that hijab is oppressive to Muslim women exists, the true meaning of hijab suggests the opposite. Hijab is widely deemed as liberating to Muslim women - freeing them from the objectification of their bodies.