CAIR-MI Welcomes Bias Charge for Attack on Muslim Teen Iraqi-American High School Student Called Terrorist, Punched in Face

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 12/6/11) -- The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today welcomed the ?ethnic intimidation? charge brought against the alleged assailant of a Muslim student in Saline, Mich., who was allegedly called a ?terrorist? and punched in the face while walking near his high school.

 

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CAIR-MI Rep Joins Federal Officials at Civil Rights Forum

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/12/11) ­- A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday joined federal law enforcement officials and civil rights advocates at the University of Michigan -- Dearborn in a discussion about contemporary civil rights challenges facing American Muslims.

 

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Attack on Michigan Mosque Thwarted

 

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/29/11) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today said that a bias-motivated attack on a Dearborn, Mich., mosque was thwarted by local police.

 

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CAIR Condemns Church Attacks in Egypt, Nigeria

 

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/3/11) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today condemned both a New Year's Day attack on a church in Egypt and a series of attacks on churches in Nigeria.

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CAIR-MI Rep Lectures Muslim Youth on Dangers of Extremism

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 1/3/11) -- A representative from the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently gave a lecture discussing Islam's stance against violent extremism to SOME 150 young Muslims and their parents at Masjid As-Salam in Dearborn, Mich.

 

CAIR-MI Rep SpeaksTo Students About Public Policy Concerns

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 12/9/10) - A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday spoke to public policy students about government policies that are eroding civil liberties and human rights at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

 

CAIR-MI Rep Speaks on Communications Management Units Panel

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 12/9/10) -- A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday spoke on a panel discussion at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn focusing on Communications Management Units (CMUs) and the expansion of unconstitutional detention policies in the post-9/11 federal prison system.

 

 

CAIR-MI Rep Speaks About Post 9/11 Challenges of American Muslims

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 12/1/10) ­- A representative from the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday addressed challenges facing American Muslims relating to Islamophobia and civil liberties post 9/11 to two classes at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

 

CAIR-MI Rep Participates in Interfaith Discussion on Tolerance and Cooperation

(SOUTHFIELD, MI 11/2/10) - The representative of Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday participated in an interfaith discussion about cultivating tolerance and cooperation among Jews, Christians and Muslims at the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights, Mich.

 

CAIR-MI Rep Speaks About Civil Rights to Somali Student Group

(SOUTHFIELD, MI 11/1/10) - The representative of Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently gave a lecture to a Somali-American student group about the importance of protecting civil rights of Americans in light of history and contemporary challenges at Michigan State Univesity in East Lansing, Mich.

 

CAIR-MI Reps Join Effort to Counter Violent Extremism

(SOUTHFIELD, MI 11/5/10) ­- Representatives of Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday participated a Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Working Group meeting with law enforcement officials and community advocates in Dearborn, Mich.

 

CAIR-MI Condemns Attack Near Mosques In Iraq

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 11/8/10) ­- The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today condemned two bomb attacks that killed and injured pilgrims near historic mosques in Iraq.

 

CAIR-MI Files FOIA Suits for Video, Audio of Imam’s Killing

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 10/28/10) -- The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today filed lawsuits against the FBI and the Michigan Attorney General for its non-release of video and audio recordings of the fatal shooting of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah last year by FBI agents.

 

 

CAIR-MI Rep Discusses Park51 At Political Union

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 10/26/10) - A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday participated in a debate about the Park51 Community Center at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

 

CAIR-MI Files Suit Against Sheriff Over Info on Imam's Shooting

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 10/06/10) -- The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today filed a lawsuit against the Wayne County Sheriff Department for not releasing information relating to the fatal shooting of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah last
year by FBI agents.

 

CAIR-MI Files EEOC Complaint Against Popeyes

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 9/28/10) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint against a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant in that state on behalf of a Muslim who alleges denial of employment based on his religion.

 

CAIR-MI Discusses Islamophobia, Race Relations and Law Enforcement Misconduct at US Social Forum

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 6/28/10) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently participated in several workshop addressing Islamophobia, race relations and law enforcement misconduct at the US Social Forum in Detroit.

 

CAIR-MI Gives 'Know Your Rights' Presentations

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 5/10/10) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday gave two "Know Your Rights" presentations at the American Moslem Society mosque in Dearborn, Mich.

 

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CAIR-MI Rep Speaks To Middle School Students About Islam

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/28/10) - A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday spoke to students about Islam at Waverly East Intermediate School in Lansing, Mich.

 

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CAIR-MI Files EEOC Complaint Against McDonald’s

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/13/10) – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint against McDonald’s Corporation on behalf of a Muslim who alleges denial of employment based upon her ethnicity and religion.

 

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CAIR-MI Rep Speaks at Civil Rights Event

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/8/10) - A representative of Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday spoke at the "US Department of Justice and Department of State's UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review Civil Society Consultation" at Wayne State University in Detroit.

 

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CAIR-MI Joins Hate Crimes Coalition, Voices Concern Over Hate Flyers

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/1/10) – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently joined the Canton Response To Hate Crimes Coalition in Southeast Michigan.

 

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CAIR-MI Reps Discuss Women’s Rights and Moderation in Islam

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/1/10) – Representatives of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently gave presentations about women’s rights and the rule of moderation within Islam at two institutions of higher learning in Michigan.

 

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CAIR-MI BANQUET A SUCCESS

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI - 3/29/10) - Some 1,000 people yesterday attended the 10th annual banquet of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) in Dearborn, Mich.

 

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CAIR-MI Welcomes Police Commissioners Resolution on Imam's Shooting

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 2/8/10) ­ The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today welcomed a recent resolution from  the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners calling  "for objective scrutiny and resolution to the  fatal shooting of Cleric Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah," which took place on October 28 of last year in Dearborn.

 

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CAIR-MI Reps Speaks to Students About Islamophobia

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 3/12/10) ­ Two representatives  from the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday spoke about Islam, Islamophobia and contemporary American Muslim issues for two classes at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich.


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CAIR-MI Participates In ‘Islam, Muslims and Media’ Conference

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 3/1/10) - A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently participated in a two day conference titled, "Islam, Muslims and Media" at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich.


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CAIR-MI Rep Speaks About ‘Islam Vs. Extremism’ At College

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 2/24/10) ­ A representative from the Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday gave a lecture titled "Islam Vs. Extremism" at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor.

 

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CAIR-MI: Rep. Conyers to Join Call for Probe of Imam's Shooting

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 2/1/10) - On Tuesday, February 2, House Judiciary Chairman Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) will join a coalition of civil rights groups at a news conference in Detroit to reiterate a request that the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division investigate the shooting death of a Detroit Imam by FBI agents on October 28 in Dearborn.

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Detroit Muslims Hold News Conference Condemning Al-Qaeda Involvement in Failed Airline Attack

 

(SOUTHFIELD MI, 12/28/09) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) along with Nigerian-American Muslim leaders will hold a news conference tomorrow to condemn Al-Qaeda's reported involvement in a failed airline attack on December 25th by a Nigerian national on a inbound flight to Detroit.

 

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Muslim Coalition Calls for Probe Into FBI Shooting Death of Mich. Muslim

 

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/30/09) -- The American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT), a coalition of major national Islamic organizations, is calling for an independent investigation into the death of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah, who was shot and killed by the FBI on Wednesday in Detroit during raids in which a number of individuals were arrested on charges unrelated to terrorism. 

AMT is also calling on the FBI not to link the raids or the allegations against the suspects to the Islamic faith.
 
In a statement, the Muslim coalition said:

"It is imperative that an independent investigation of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah's death make public the exact circumstances in which he died. And unless the FBI has evidence linking the criminal allegations to the religious affiliation of the suspects, we ask that federal authorities stop injecting religion into this case. The unjustified linkage of this case to the faith Islam will only serve to promote an increase in existing anti-Muslim stereotyping and bias in our society."

AMT is also urging the Congressional Tri-Caucus (Black, Latino, and Asian) to call for a judicial inquiry.

In keeping with its charter, AMT works for civil rights of all Americans and plans to hold a series of meetings across the United States, culminating in a civil rights summit in Washington, D.C., to address growing civil and human rights concerns of seven to eight million American Muslims.

AMT is an umbrella organization that includes American Muslim Alliance (AMA), American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), MAS-Freedom, Muslim Student Association-ational (MSA-N), Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA), and United Muslims of America (UMA). Its observer organizations include American Muslims for Civic Engagement (AMCE), Islamic Educational Council of Orange County (IECOC), the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), and Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC).

 

 

CAIR-MI Rep Speaks To College Faculty About Diversity

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 10/28/09) - A representative from the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday spoke about awareness of cultural and religious diversity with faculty of the Downtown campus of Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) in Detroit.

CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid discussed the topic of "Bridging the Cultural Gap" at the campus' annual District Conference Day addressing the need for better understanding of the cultural and religious sensitivities of its growing Latino, Bengali-American and Yemeni-American student body.

The Downtown campus president, instructors and administrative staff were in attendance.

"We welcome such opportunities to sensitize educators about the importance of understanding various cultures and religious groups for the enhancement of learning environments," said CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid.

CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CONTACT: CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid, 248-559-2247, E-Mail: dwalid@cair.com

 

 

CAIR-MI Offers ‘Know Your Rights’ Presentation to Hajj Travelers

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 10/27/09) ­ The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), along with the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS), yesterday offered a "Know Your Rights" presentation to travelers who are about to make Hajj, or the pilgrimage to Mecca, from the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn.

The presentation included information on how to request same-gender screening in private rooms instead of going through full-body screening machines and how to file complaints if a traveler believes he or she has been subjected to ethnic or religious profiling.

In 2007, a hajj group from the Islamic Center of America was barred from boarding a Northwest
Airline plane. Northwest Airlines later apologized and gave compensation to those who were barred.

SEE: Northwest Apologizes to 'Bumped' Hajis (Arab News)

http://www.arabnews.com/?page=4§ion=0&article=91127

CAIR-MI encourages all who plan on leaving forHajj in November to review CAIR's American Muslim Civic Pocket Guide.

SEE: Your Rights and Responsibilities as an American Muslim
http://www.cair.com/CivilRights/KnowYourRights.aspx

CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.


CONTACT: CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid, 248-842-1418, 248-559-2247, E-Mail: dwalid@cair.com

 

 

CAIR-MI Rep Discusses Religious Attire in Courts with Law Students

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 10/22/09) - A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday took part in a panel discussion for law students at Michigan State University in East Lansing examining accommodation issues relating to religious attire in that state's courts.

 

CAIR-MI Attorney Melanie Elturk spoke about the recent Michigan Supreme Court administrative rule that gives judges unrestricted discretion to regulated attire of individuals in court rooms and discussed how the rule is of major concern to civil libertarians.

 

SEE: CAIR Seeks Clarification on Hijab in Michigan Courts

http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?mid1=777&&ArticleID=25978&&name=n&&currPage=1

 

CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

 

 

CAIR-MI Rep Offers Info on Islam to Journalism Students

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 10/5/09) ­ A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today gave a presentation about misconceptions about American Muslims to journalism students at Michigan State University in East Lansing.

CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid discussed American Muslim demographics and mainstream Muslim organizations' records of encouraging civic engagement and condemning extremism.

"We welcome such opportunities to clarify common misconceptions about American Muslims and to answer basic questions about Islamic beliefs with our nation's future journalists," said CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid.

CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

CONTACT: CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid, 248-559-2247 or e-mail: dwalid@cair.com

 

Detroit Muslims to Serve the Needy During Ramadan

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 9/8/09) - On September 12, Detroit-area Muslims will mark the month-long fast of Ramadan by providing free food and clothing to the needy.
 
The Muslim Center in Detroit, in conjunction with Islamic Relief, will hold a "Day of Dignity" in which hot meals, food boxes and clothing will be distributed. Free health screenings will also be provided. 
 
The Tawheed Center in Farmington Hills and eight other mosques in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, and Ypsilanti will distribute $60,000 worth of food items to those in need in the community.

 

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CAIR-MI Joins Rep. Conyers for Panel on Hate Crimes Bill

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 9/1/09) - A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday participated in a panel discussion on the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2009 at St. Peter AME Zion Church in Hamtramck

 

CAIR-MI Meets With DHS Assistant Secretary Regarding Immigration Reform

 

( SOUTHFIELD, MI, 9/1/09) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) along with other immigration rights advocates yesterday met with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary of Intergovernment Programs Juliette Kayyem to discuss immigration reform at the Arab-American Museum in Dearborn.

 

 

Michigan Muslim to File Suit Over Judge’s Hijab Ban

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 8/25/09) - On August 26, the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) will hold a news conference in Southfield to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against a Wayne County judge who demanded that a Muslim woman remove her religious headscarf (hijab) in court. The Muslim plaintiff felt so intimidated by the judge's repeated demand that she eventually removed her headscarf.

 

 

CAIR-MI Rep Speaks at International Interfaith Conference

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 7/20/09) - A representative from the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently participated in an international interfaith conference in Bamako, Mali.

 

CAIR-MI Hosts Town Hall Forum on Civil Rights

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 6/15/09) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently held a successful town hall forum at the Islamic Center of Detroit to discuss pressing civil rights issues impacting American Muslims and Arab-Americans.

 

Michigan Muslims Say FBI Using Spies to Entrap Worshippers

 

(WARREN, MI, 4/16/09) - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan (CIOM) today asks US Attorney General Eric Holder to launch an investigation into complaints that Michigan Muslims are being approached to spy on activities of Muslim congregations by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

 

1000 Turn Out for CAIR-MI Banquet

 

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 3/23/09) - Some 1000 people turned out yesterday for the 9th annual fundraising dinner of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) in Dearborn.

 

CAIR-MI Rep Speaks About History of African-American Muslims

(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 2/17/09) – A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today participated in a school discussion pertaining to the historical significance between Muslims and Black History Month at Finney High School in Detroit, Mich.

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CALL GOV SYNDER TO OPPOSE ARIZONA STYLE PROFILING BILL

 

Last week, Michigan House Bill 4305 was introduced by a number of state representatives, which would replicate a bill passed last summer in Arizona that gave local and state law enforcement power to question persons regarding their immigration status.

 

The passage of HB 4305 would thus allow police forces to enforce federal immigration law to question persons who may not appear to look or sound "American."  If HB 4305 becomes law, it would provide police officers justification to profile individuals based upon physical features or religious attire  (i.e. hijab, niqab, thawb, turban, etc.) 

 

"Since legal status in America cannot be ascertained by looking at persons' skin color or religious attire, this bill becoming law has the potential of targeting Latinos and Muslims from various national backgrounds," said CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid.  

 

CAIR-MI opposed similar legislation that was proposed last year, which was patterned after Arizona's anti-immigrant bill.

 

SEE: New Arizona Anti-Immigrant Law Will Result in Profiling (FOX 2 Detroit)  

 

Contact Governor Rick Synder to ask him to veto this bill that invites civil rights abuses and will deter immigrant friendly businesses from creating jobs in Michigan.

 

Call 866-957-9069 or e-mail at Rick.Synder@michigan.gov.

 

 

What To Do If The FBI Visits You

1. Never lie or provide false information to the FBI. Lying to an FBI agent is a federal crime.

 2. You have no obligation to talk to the FBI, even if you are not a citizen.
   
 3. You have the legal right not to answer questions unless you have an attorney present.

 4. You may request that the FBI not approach your employer until your attorney contacts them and a valid reason is given.

 5. You have the right not to invite agents into your home or place of business.

 6. Ask to view the agents' badge and credentials and take the name and badge number of the agent. Take business card as well.

 7. Contact CAIR-MI's office immediately at 248.559.2247