Action Alerts
CAIR Action Alert: Contact State Rep. Regarding Proposed Immigration Bill
(SOUTHFIELD, MI) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) is calling on all people of good conscious to express concern to MI State Representative Kim Meltzer over an immigration bill she plans to propose, which is patterned off of the recent controversial bill passed in Arizona.
Arizona's recent law gives legal authority to local and state law enforcement officers to pull drivers and request proof of citizenship, which many politicians and civil rights advocates believe will invite racial profiling.
SEE: Arizona Immigration Law SB1070 2010 - Another Arizona-ish Law in...Michigan? (CNN)
http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/113117/arizona-immigration-law-sb1070-2010---another-arizona-ish-law-in...michigan/
"The proposal of an Arizona type immigration law in Michigan is unconscionable and irresponsible," said CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid. "Not only would the passage of such a law invite ethnic and religious profiling in Michigan, it would tax our local and state law enforcements decreasing resources, involving them in enforcing federal immigration law. We urge people of good conscious to express their concerns to State Rep. Meltzer."
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED: (As always, be POLITE and RESPECTFUL.)
CONTACT MI State Rep. Meltzer to express concern over her proposed Arizona type immigration law that will invite ethnic and religious profiling.
CONTACT:
MI State Representative Kim Meltzer
N-797 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 373-0820
Toll Free: (800) 209-3300
E-mail: kimmeltzer@house.mi.gov, info@cair.com
ACTION ALERT: ATTEND DISMISSAL HEARING OF HIJAB LAWSUIT
Attend Dismissal Hearing Of Hijab Lawsuit
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 1/1/10) - CAIR-MI is asking Michigan Muslims and other people of conscience to attend a dismissal hearing in Federal court pertaining to a lawsuit filed against a Wayne County judge who demanded a Muslim female to remove her hijab during a name change procedure last year.
CAIR-MI is a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit, which seeks to ensure that people of all faiths have the right to wear their religious attire in Michigan courts as long as such attire does not interfere with witness identification.
SEE: Muslim Files Suit Over Judge's Hijab Ban (WXYZ Channel 7)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX_jdCW0fB0
Plaintiffs' legal counsel wrote the judge seeking an apology and recognition that he would allow religious attire in the courtroom. The judge refused the overture to settle the matter out of court.
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS REQUESTED:
1) Attend the dismissal hearing on Wednesday, February 3 at 2:30 p.m. at the Federal Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI, Room 277.
2) Put your cell phone to good use. Act as a facilitator - call your friends and family members and ensure that they attend the court hearing.
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