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Tag: civil liberties

The state of NDAA: Why it still matters, indefinitely

July 10, 2012
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When was the last time you heard about the indefinite detention provision in NDAA 2012? Maybe not for a while, but we’ll tell you why it’s important and how it affects your civil liberties.

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Posted in Civil Rights Center, Features, Opinion Corner Tagged civil liberties, counterterrorism, indefinite detention, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, Obama, War on Terror

SOPA and PIPA's new face threatens civil liberties

April 25, 2012
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CISPA has nearly the same threats to privacy that were introduced in SOPA/PIPA, but even more. In addition to violating rights of privacy and internet usage, the CISPA bill contributes to a growing trend of stripping American citizens of their civil liberties.

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Posted in Civil Rights Center, Features, Opinion Corner Tagged CISPA, civil liberties, government, Internet, PIPA, Security, SOPA, spying

SOPA and PIPA’s new face threatens civil liberties

April 25, 2012
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CISPA has nearly the same threats to privacy that were introduced in SOPA/PIPA, but even more. In addition to violating rights of privacy and internet usage, the CISPA bill contributes to a growing trend of stripping American citizens of their civil liberties.

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Posted in Civil Rights Center, Features, Opinion Corner Tagged CISPA, civil liberties, government, Internet, PIPA, Security, SOPA, spying

PRESS RELEASE: Chicagoans to rally and march in defense of civil liberties

March 9, 2012
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CAIR-Chicago, the Arab-American Action Network (AAAN), Chicago Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights, Chicago Movement for Palestinian Rights (CMPR), among other local organizations are holding a rally this Saturday in Daley Plaza to urge the community to voice their opposition to policies influenced by fear, Islamophobia, and prejudice.

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Posted in Features, Our News, Press Center Tagged AAAN, civil liberties, daley plaza, Immigrant Rights, indefinite detention, Islamophobia, March, rally, Repression

ACTION ALERT: Attend rally and march to defend civil liberties at Daley Plaza

March 8, 2012
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Come and join other Americans of conscience in opposing indefinite detention without a trial, defending immigrant rights, and stopping FBI Repression of anti-war activists.

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Posted in Action Alerts, Civil Rights Center, Features, Our News Tagged AAAN, anti-war activists, civil liberties, daley plaza, deportations, FBI repression, Freedom, Immigrant Rights, Islamophobia, rally

CIVIL RIGHTS VLOG #2: New FBI Guidelines

June 21, 2011
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CAIR Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak discusses new FBI guidelines, and what you can do to work with your local law enforcement to make sure your civil liberties are being protected.

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Posted in Civil Rights Center, Features, Film Clips, Multimedia, Our News Tagged civil liberties, civil rights, Civil Rights Vlog, FBI, FBI investigation, investigation, Kevin Vodak, law enforcement

The PATRIOT Act: Upholding National Security or Breaking Unalienable Rights?

June 13, 2011
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On May 27th, 2011, President Obama signed the renewal of the USA PATRIOT Act. The purpose of the bill was to enhance domestic security against terrorism in response to the September 11th attacks, but it has gone far beyond its preventative purpose and encroached on our constitutional rights.

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Posted in Civil Rights Center, Features, Opinion Corner Tagged 4th amendment, act, Alexander Demas, bill, civil liberties, civil rights, fourth amendment, human rights, President Obama, privacy, terrorism, The Patriot Act

CAIR Travel Advisory on TSA and Religious Head Wear

August 29, 2007
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently changed its policy regarding searches of travelers wearing head coverings such as Islamic scarves or Sikh turbans.

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Posted in Action Alerts Tagged Airline Passenger Rights, Airport, civil liberties, civil rights, Head Coverings, hijab, Islamic Scarves, Know Your Rights, Michael Chertoff, racial profiling, Religious Profiling, Sikh Coalition Petition, Sikh Turban, Transportation Security Administration, TSA

Please Attend Muhammad Salah Trial Sentencing

July 9, 2007
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Mr. Mohammad Salah and Dr. Abdelhaleem Ashqar, codefendants in the case of United States v. Salah, will be sentenced this Wednesday and Friday, respectively.

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Posted in Action Alerts Tagged Bush administration, Charitable Aid, Christina Abraham, civil liberties, Conspiracy, Hamas, Israel, Mohammad Salah, Palestine, Salah Sentencing, Shin Bet, Torture, Trial, United States v. Salah

CAIR-Chicago Volunteer Attorney to Speak on Civil Liberties Panel

January 23, 2007
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What: “The Current Threat to Civil Liberties”

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Posted in Civil Rights Center, Events/Workshops Tagged civil liberties, panel
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