NYU: Immigration Officials Discriminate Against Muslims
U.S. IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST MUSLIMS U.S. immigration officials discriminate against Muslims when processing citizenship applications, according to a New York University Law School think tank. Since 9/11, increased security checks of citizenship applications “have illegally delayed the processing of thousands of applications from Muslim, Arab, Middle Eastern and South Asian men,” according to the […]
CAIR-IL: Sides Recharge on Immigration Issues
CAIR-CHICAGO: SIDES RECHARGE ON IMMIGRATION ISSUES On the eve of a critical month for immigration issues, activists plan a wave of marches, unity vigils and lobbying to try to sway Congressional support for reform this year. The string of citizenship workshops and church basement gatherings across Chicago and the suburbs will mirror mobilizations planned nationwide, […]
CAIR-TX: Downtown Immigration Rally
CAIR-TX: DOWNTOWN IMMIGRATION RALLY WHAT: “Mega-rally” calling for a legalization path for the country’s 12 million illegal immigrantsWHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. today at Dallas City Hall plaza on Young Street WHY: The event commemorates a “mega-march” held last year by illegal immigrants and U.S. supporters that drew 350,000 to 500,000 people in Dallas. That […]
OH: CAIR Joins Panel on Global Immigration
CAIR-OH: SPACES’ NEWEST ART INSTALLATION REFLECTS ITS GLOBAL INTERACTIONS Spaces will have a free panel discussion at 6 p.m. today on the complexities of global immigration, as well as other topics and experiences relevant to the artwork. The discussion will include panelists from the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the American Civil Liberties Union, Case Western […]
CAIR-TX: Halt to Immigration Raids Sought
CAIR-TX: HALT TO IMMIGRATION RAIDS SOUGHT Immigrant-rights activists in the Dallas area called for a halt on Wednesday to raids that have served to round up illegal immigrants in Texas and across the country, saying the status of those unlawfully in the U.S. could change if Congress overhauls immigration laws this year. Raids have increased […]
CAIR-OH: Forum Explores Immigration
CAIR-OH: FORUM EXPLORES IMMIGRATION Ana Mallen was shocked when a neighbor confided that she was wondering whether her hired household help was documented. Having recently moved to Mason from New York City, Mallen said she’s noticed that immigration is often viewed negatively here. Antagonism about local immigration was among the topics at a community forum […]
CAIR-OH to Participate in Immigration Forum
CAIR-OH: IMMIGRATION FORUM WEDNESDAY NIGHT You can talk about immigration issues at a free forum Wednesday night at Miami Unversity’s Hamilton campus. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center together with Miami University-Hamilton, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the NAACP of West Chester/Hamilton/Fairfield/Mason/Lebanon will host the community forum about immigration. Studies conducted […]
CAIR-San Diego: Interfaith Service at Immigration Hearing
(SAN DIEGO, CA, 7/6/06) – Faith leaders and advocates from San Diego and other Southern California cities conducted an interfaith service in front of the Imperial Beach Border Patrol Station in response to a closed-door House Immigration Hearing. The sub-committee conducting the hearings invited groups such as the Friends of the Border Patrol, an organization […]
Action: Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Action: Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform (WASHINGTON, DC, 4/4/2006) – CAIR today called on American Muslims and other people of conscience to urge their elected officials to support humane and comprehensive immigration reform. Last year, the U.S. House passed legislation addressing security concerns only. The Senate will be voting on its own version of immigration legislation […]
Action: Call Congress on Torture, Patriot Act, Immigration
Action: Call Congress on Torture, Patriot Act, Immigration CAIR ACTION ALERT #481 Action: Call Congress on Torture, Patriot Act, Immigration (WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/13/05) – CAIR is urging American Muslims and other people of conscience to take advantage of a final opportunity to support civil liberties, oppose the use of torture by American personnel and insist […]