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.
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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What You Need to Know About “Muslim Ban 3.0”
On June 26, 2018 the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in support of Trump’s bigoted Muslim Ban. This is bad but we will keep fighting. It’s more important than ever to know your rights despite this decision. Since December 4, 2017, the Muslim Ban has been in full effect for certain individuals from: Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. All are facing difficulty in their applications for visas to be united with family, study in the U.S., get medical treatment, or visit for tourism.
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