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Tag: Constitution

Des Plaines Journal: Bosnian Muslim Group Sues Des Plaines

September 16, 2013
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The American Islamic Center of Chicago filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city of Des Plaines claiming the city violated its Constitutional rights by denying a zoning amendment to open a Bosnian Islamic religious and community center.

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Posted in Features, In the Media Tagged American Islamic Center, CAIR, CAIR Chicago, Constitution, Council on American Islamic Relations, Des Plaines, discrimination, Lawsuit, Tony Peraica

CAIR-Chicago honors legacy of Helen Thomas

July 22, 2013
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As a proponent of the American democratic system, CAIR-Chicago is grateful to Helen Thomas for her 70 years of service to the American public.

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Posted in Top Story Tagged activist, advocate, civil rights, Constitution, democracy, Helen Thomas, Journalism, legacy, media advocacy, White House correspondent

How the erosion of civil liberties is not just a Muslim issue

October 9, 2012
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European courts have deemed American prisons to be compatible with human rights standards. Chris Hedges, in his op-ed, “What Is Happening to Muslims Will Happen to the Rest of Us,” however, tells us that this is not the case.

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Posted in Civil Rights Center, Features, Media Monitor, Opinion Corner Tagged CAIR, CAIR Chicago, Chris Hedges, Constitution, Council on American Islamic Relations, FBI, Freedom, indefinite detention, NDAA, terrorism, Torture

With freedom of speech, comes great responsibility

October 9, 2012
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As much as free speech needs to be respected and upheld, it also needs to be checked on an even playing field.

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Posted in Features, Opinion Corner Tagged 1st amendment, bigotry, CAIR, CAIR Chicago, Constitution, Council on American Islamic Relations, Freedom Of Speech, Hate, Islamophobia

Sharia law: The phantom threat

August 7, 2012
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Some two dozen states have recently either passed or considered laws that would ban the use of sharia law in their court systems.

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Posted in Anti Hate Center, Features, Opinion Corner Tagged Constitution, court, federal, infographic, Islamophobia, law, Sharia, state

Exposing David Yerushalmi: Director of the anti-Sharia movement

June 14, 2012
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Who is behind the anti-Sharia movement? David Yerushalmi, the director for the Society of Americans for National Existence, is quietly leading a campaign to demonize Islam and Muslims.

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Posted in Anti Hate Center, Features, Opinion Corner Tagged civil rights, Constitution, David Yerushalmi, Islam, law, legislation, racism, Sharia, Society of Americans for National Existence

ACTION ALERT: Tell your Senators to oppose the legalization of propaganda!

June 4, 2012
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The “Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013” bill passed in the House on May 18th, and is now going to the Senate for a vote. Contact your Senators and stop this bill!

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Posted in Action Alerts, Civil Rights Center, Features Tagged Action Alert, bill, Bill of Rights, civil rights, Congress, Constitution, House of Representatives, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA 2013, propaganda, Senate, Smith-Mundt Act of 1948O

The problem with the Tarek Mehanna verdict

April 25, 2012
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On April 12, 2012, in what will inevitably go down as a historic sentencing statement, Tarek Mehanna stated that 4 years ago, he was approached by two federal agents who told him that he had two options; either become an informant for the government or end up in prison on charges of terrorism.

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Posted in Features, Opinion Corner Tagged Al-Qaeda, case, Constitution, FBI, First Amendment, Hutaree, informant, sentencing statement, Tarek Mehanna, terrorism, verdict

The Religion of Politics: The Unity of Church and State

February 15, 2012
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Politicians are using Christianity as a religious tool to gain votes and advance their own agendas, while other religions such as Islam suffer the consequences.

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Posted in Features, Opinion Corner Tagged Barack Obama, CAIR, Christianity, Constitution, D.C., Islam, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, separation of church and state, Sharia Law, Thomas Jefferson, Washington

ACTION ALERT: Express your opposition to the President’s signing of NDAA

January 4, 2012
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On December 31st, 2011, President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law – allowing the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens around the world.

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Posted in Action Alerts, Features Tagged (S. 1867), Action Alert, American, attorney, citizen, Constitution, crime, defense, FBI, imprisonment, indefinite, indefinite detention, lawyer, Levin, McCain, National Defense Authorization Act, NDAA, Obama, President, Senate, senators, signs, Trial, unconstitutional, veto, White House
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