CAIR-MI Sues State Police for Info on Imam's Death
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 8/05/10) -- The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) has filed a lawsuit against the Michigan State Police for its failure to release information relating to the fatal shooting of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah last autumn.
The Michigan State Police, part of a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement task force that conducted a series of raids that resulted in the death of Imam Abdullah, has denied Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted by CAIR-MI seeking public information related to the case.
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 8/3/10) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today voiced concern about an anonymous e-mail being circulated that mocks the Islamic name of a Muslim running for the state senate.
Chairman of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners Mohamed Okdie received an e-mail caricaturing him as a clown and referring to him as "Mohamhead," an obvious reference to the Islamic prohibition on the consumption of pork products.
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.
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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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(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 Joins Rally Regarding Police Conduct In Hamtramck
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 3/24/10) The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday participated in a rally calling for a citizens review board for the Hamtramck Police, which reflects community demographics and calling for an end to racial profiling.
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CAIR-MI Welcomes Democratic Party Resolution Regarding Imam Shooting
(SOUTHFIELD, MI) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today welcomes a recent resolution from the 14th Congressional Democratic Party calling for "objective scrutinty and resolution to the fatal shooting of the Cleric Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah," which took place on October 28 of last year in Dearborn. Click the link above for more details.
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.
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.
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. Click the link above for more details
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.
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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U.S. Muslims Condemn Attack at Fort Hood
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/5/09) - A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy group tonight condemned an attack on Fort Hood military base in Texas that left at least 12 people dead.
In a statement, the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said:
"We condemn this cowardly attack in the strongest terms possible and ask that the perpetrators be punished to the full extent of the law. No religious or political ideology could ever justify or excuse such wanton and indiscriminate violence. The attack was particularly heinous in that it targeted the all-volunteer army that protects our nation. American Muslims stand with our fellow citizens in offering both prayers for the victims and sincere condolences to the families of those killed or injured."
Along with innumerable condemnations of terror, CAIR has in the past launched an online anti-terror petition drive called "Not in the Name of Islam," initiated a television public service announcement (PSA) campaign against religious extremism and coordinated a "fatwa," or Islamic religious ruling, against terrorism and extremism.
SEE: CAIR's Anti-Terrorism Campaigns
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 National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787 or 202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787 or 202-341-4171, E-Mail: arubin@cair.com
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.
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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.
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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.
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. Click the link above for the full release
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.
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 Dearbor
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.
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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.
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.
CAIR-MI: Detroit Muslims to Distribute Meat to Needy
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 12/10/08) ¬- On December 13, Muslims in the metro Detroit area will distribute meat to fulfill the Islamic religious practice of Udhiyah/Qurbani performed following the yearly Muslim pilgrimage, or Hajj.
CAIR-MI Rep Joins Interfaith Panel on Obama Presidency
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 12/10/08) ¬ A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday participated on a panel discussion on the upcoming Obama presidency at the Corinthian Baptist Church in Hamtramck, Mich.
CAIR-MI Rep Takes Part in Congressional Black Caucus Panel
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 9/29/2008) – A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently took part in a panel discussion hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation that focused on interfaith and intercultural dialogue between African-Americans and American Muslims.
CAIR-MI Participates in Religious Unity Program
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 10/22/08) – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday participated in an interfaith program designed to build bridges between people of diverse faiths in Dearborn.
CAIR-MI Rep on Religion News writers Association Panel
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 9/18/08) – A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday spoke on a panel discussion about the status of civic participation within the American Muslim community at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.
CAIR-MI Rep Speaks at African-American Leadership Conference
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 6/13/08) – A representative from the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday spoke on a panel discussion about building cross-ethnic and religious advocacy relationships at the annual African-American Leadership Commission (AALC) of the Gamaliel Foundation Conference in Detroit, Mich.
CAIR-MI Forum Focused on Civil Rights
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 6/16/08) – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently gave a presentation to law enforcement agencies and advocacy groups about civil rights issues facing the American Muslims.
CAIR-MI Joins Congresswoman, Coalition in Call for Detainee Medical Care
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 5/29/08) – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday joined Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-MI) and several advocacy organizations at a press conference in Detroit, Mich., calling for medical and mental health care for detained immigrants.
CAIR-MI Co-Sponsors Civic Engagement Forum, Voter Registration Drive
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 6/2/08) – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently co-sponsored a political education forum at the Islamic Organization of North America in Warren, Mich. CAIR-MI also conducted a voter registration drive as part of the political awareness forum.
CAIR-MI Rep Gives Baccalaureate Address at Academy
A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday gave the baccalaureate address at Cranbrook-Kingswood Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
CAIR-MI Offers Workshop for Law Enforcement Officers
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/17/08) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday conducted sensitivity training for law enforcement officers of the Canton Police Department in Canton Township, Mich.
1,000 Turn Out for CAIR-MI Banquet
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/7/08) - Almost 1,000 people turned out Saturday for the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ (CAIR-MI) annual banquet in Dearborn, Mich.
CAIR-MI Rep Discusses Islam’s Rejection of Extremism
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/9/08) ¬ A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) spoke yesterday at Grand Valley State University in Allendale about Islam’s rejection of religious extremism.
CAIR-MI Rep Speaks on Muslim Civil Rights
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 3/24/08) – A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) addressed some 300 people yesterday at the American Moslem Society in Dearborn, Mich. on the history of civil rights issues in the Muslim community.
CAIR-MI Rep Speaks About Life of Muhammad
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 3/21/08) ¬- A representative of the Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) spoke yesterday about the life of the Prophet Muhammad at an Islamic Awareness Day program at the University of Michigan in Flint.
CAIR-MI Participates in ‘Muslim Day’ at State Capitol
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 3/20/08) – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday participated in "Muslim Day" at the State Capitol in Lansing, during which Islamic community leaders met with state legislators and Lansing city officials.
CAIR-MI: Muslim Sues for Religious Harassment
A fired Muslim employee has filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Medical Center alleging religious and ethnic harassment before being unlawfully terminated.
CAIR-MI: Muslim Files Bias Suit Against Medical Center
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 3/4/08) - On Wednesday, March 5, the Michigan chapter of the Council on
American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) will announce the filing of a lawsuit against the
Detroit Medical Center (DMC) by a Muslim employee who was allegedly subjected to
religious and ethnic harassment and unlawfully terminated.
CAIR-MI: African-American Muslims in the Civil Rights Movement
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 2/26/08) - A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday spoke about the history of African-American Muslims in the civil rights movement at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich.
CAIR-MI Rep Speaks at Black History Month Program
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 2/14/08) - A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) yesterday spoke on the history of Islam in America at a Black History Month program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn in Dearborn, Michigan.
CAIR-MI Welcomes Holocaust Center's Dropping Anti-Muslim Speaker
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 2/6/08) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today welcomes the cancellation of an anti-Muslim speaker at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, Mich.
CAIR-MI: Rep Joins Discrimination Panel at ACLU Conference
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 1/28/08) - A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently participated in a panel discussion at the “Restoring Our Rights” conference of the Michigan chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU-MI) in Dearborn, Michigan.
CAIR-MI Welcomes Anti-Profiling Ordinance
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 1/23/08) - The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today welcomed the passing of an anti-profiling ordinance by the Hamtramck City Council.
CAIR-MI Rep Speaks About Islamophobia at MO Conference
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 12/31/07) – A representative of the Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently addressed some 300 people at the 27th annual conference of the Moslem Group of USA and Canada (MGUSAC) in St Louis, Missouri.
CAIR-MI: ‘Presenting Islam to Fellow Americans’ Workshop
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 12/10/07) – The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) recently conducted its second “Presenting Islam to Fellow Americans” workshop at the Flint Islamic Center in Swartz Creek.