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In Aug. 2025, Israeli settlers killed Khamis Ayyad, a Palestinian-American father from Cicero. @cairchicago urged a US DOJ investigation. Now, @reprashidil's HB 2723 would repeal IL's anti-boycott law, arguing it's state censorship that silences human rights advocacy.

No one should lose their job, safety, or future for exercising their right to free speech and defending anti genocide, human rights.   Read the full statement: bit.ly/end-doxing Been targeted? Report it: cairchicago.org/doxing Support our work: cairchicago.org/legalfund

We are defending constitutionally protected political speech opposing Israel’s war crimes, mass civilian harm, and U.S. foreign policy regarding complicity in the genocide of Palestinians

🚨 PRESS STATEMENT: CAIR-Chicago Files HISTORIC Class Action Lawsuit Vs. Canary Mission & StopAntisemitism Read the full statement: bit.ly/end-doxing

Ramadan Mubarak from the CAIR team!

This outcome is a win for anti-genocide advocates, Palestinians, and our Mexican neighbors—and a reminder that hate crimes will be challenged through community power and the law. Solidarity for Palestine is solidarity to protect us all!

CAIR-Chicago welcomes the hate crime charges and sentencing of Danielle Wasserman for her violent attacks and defacement of a Palestinian–Mexican solidarity mural in Pilsen 🇵🇸🇲🇽 🗣️Report hate crimes and get help with us at cairchicago.org/report-discrim…

BREAKING: The Trump administration repeatedly said the aggressive apartment raid in Chicago last fall was prompted by intel on a gang takeover. New docs show the real motivation was to get alleged squatters. And the landlord and manager helped them. propublica.org/article/chicag…

CAIR-Chicago, Muslim Civic Coalition, and many community allies joined Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson as he signed the “ICE on Notice” executive order. We appreciate the Mayor’s commitment to making Chicago a better city for everyone ✊🏽

The Muhammad Ali Justice film Festival was not only a day of reflection, it was a day of taking action in remembrance of the champ. #muslim #MuslimCivicCoalition #chicago #stateofthecoalition #muhammadali

Watch full press conference here: youtu.be/E8lkkGU3zok?si…

Over 400 members of the Asfour family have been killed by Israel since 2023. This is not a recent phenomenon, the Asfour’s, like many Palestinians have seen their families be killed by Israel since well before 1948. The U.S. must end material & diplomatic support for Israel 💯

The U.S. is suspending immigrant visa applications for 75 countries! But what does that mean exactly? Our Legal Director Heena Musabji breaks down what we know so far 💯

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FOX 32: “Local Palestinians maintain the military is conducting raciest and genocidal attacks on refugees”

FOX32—CAIR-Chicago & Palestinian Families Condemn NEW Israeli Demolition Orders and Settler Violence youtu.be/U6j96bMFjb8?si… Jewish neighbors are raising funds through tatreez embroidery, visit savethevillages.com to support families 🙏

We stand with our community members in calling on Illinois elected officials to take a clear stand and support a true, immediate ceasefire. Read more: cairchicago.org/blog/media-dig…

More than two months after a so-called “ceasefire,” Israeli forces continue committing grave violations—demolishing neighborhoods, cutting down sacred olive trees, and blocking humanitarian aid—forcing Gazans into refugee tents through winter, where babies are freezing to death.

Throughout Muslim American Heritage Month, CAIR plans to highlight Muslims who have helped shape our nation’s history, culture, technology or civic life for the better. From athletes and artists to scholars and public servants, American Muslims have long contributed to the American story. We encourage schools, cities, and states to continue taking this month as an opportunity to recognize the full diversity of our nation's history. Check out our first highlight focused on American Muslims who’ve excelled in STEM: instagram.com/p/DTaz0l5jhw_/…

CAIR-Chicago frees man from ICE detention! When every legal professional doubted achieving freedom for him, we kept working 💯 Please continue to support our legal fund. Donate today: cairchicago.org/legalfund