The Philadelphia Chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) demands a comprehensive inquiry into Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s record on civil rights, religious freedom, the rights of immigrants, and the limitations on presidential powers prior to his confirmation.
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CAIR-Philadelphia Panel at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
On Wednesday, June 20, CAIR-Philadelphia and Historical Society of Pennsylvania co-hosted a panel and a concert at HSP to recognize the histories of Muslims in the Keystone State. The panel was organized and moderated by CAIR-Philadelphia’s Outreach and Education Director, Dr. Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu.
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CAIR-Philadelphia Joins Press Conference at Demonstration Against ICE
The press conference and rally was organized by the New Sanctuary Movement, and included speakers from over a dozen social justice organizations, including CAIR-Philadelphia.
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Response to SCOTUS Ruling on “Muslim Travel Ban”
The Supreme Court of the United States finally announced its ruling in the long-awaited decision in the case of “Trump v Hawaii,” better known as the “Muslim Travel Ban” case. By a narrow vote of 5-4, the Court in essence supported the bigoted efforts of the Trump administration to view Muslims as a separate class of persons before the law, thus turning back the clock of history to other such nefarious Supreme Court decisions as the Fugitive Slave Law (1850), the Dred Scott case (1857), the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882), and the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. CAIR and its many supporters believe the Supreme Court decision in “Trump v Hawaii” is both legally and ethically wrong.
Continue readingCAIR-Philadelphia Press Conference Responding to SCOTUS Ruling on “Muslim Travel Ban”
Audio of Full Press Conference: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Media Coverage: CBS Philly: Video of Full Press Conference: CBS Philly: CAIR Philadelphia Condemns Supreme Court Ruling To Uphold Travel Ban (video) CBS Philly: Trump’s Travel Ban Moves Forward, Impacting Thousands Of Immigrants The Philadelphia Tribune: Muslims in
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