(WEST CHESTER, OHIO 06/27/2021) – On Sunday, September 26, 2021, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a legal clinic at the Rahma Health Fair at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati organized by Rahma Social Services. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Offers Free Legal Help at Rahma Health Fair”
It’s no secret that Ohio is one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation. In 2018, Ohio voters said enough is enough and overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment on redistricting reform. The changes were to be delivered through the 2021 redistricting cycle by way of a fair and transparent redistricting process facilitated by the Ohio Redistricting Commission. Read More “OP-ED: State legislative maps fail us, but the fight for fair congressional districts is on”
(COLUMBUS, OH 09/27/2021) – The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), along with coalition partners, today filed a lawsuit in the Ohio Supreme Court against the Ohio Redistricting Commission and various state officials over the unconstitutional partisan gerrymander of the General Assembly passed on party lines by the Ohio Redistricting Commission. Read More “CAIR-Ohio, Partners Sue Ohio Redistricting Commission Over Unconstitutional Maps”
(MASON, OHIO 09/23/2021) – On Saturday, September 18, 2021, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a community picnic at the Islamic Center of Mason. Over 200 community members joined the CAIR-Ohio team for food and fun family activities.
Mason community members learned about CAIR-Ohio’s work from CAIR-Ohio Executive Director Romin Iqbal, as well as members of CAIR-Ohio’s outreach and legal teams. CAIR-Ohio publications such as guidebooks on religious accommodations in healthcare, educational, and workplace settings, Know Your Rights guides and more were available for community members to take home.
If you have any questions or interest, contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Amina Barhumi: abarhumi@cair.com | 614-763-6557.
CAIR-Ohio will be offering free legal help to community members at Rahma Community Services’ Health Fair at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati on Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 11-2PM. If you are unable to make this event and would like to request legal help, contact CAIR-Ohio Staff Attorney Lina Abbaoui: labbaoui@cair.com | 614-982-0879 or use this online form.
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CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR-Ohio has offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. CAIR-Ohio’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 09/24/2021) – On Saturday, September 18, 2021, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) participated in the 20th Annual International Festival hosted by the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo (ICGT). As a participant organization, CAIR-Ohio held a voter registration drive, offered free legal consultations, and provided resources on religious accommodations and legal services with Toledo community members.
The International Festival has become one of the fastest-growing yearly events in the greater Toledo area and attracts thousands of community members every year. The event seeks to create a multicultural experience with representation from over 22 ethnicities, over 100 different styles of food served, a multi-cultural shopping bazaar and plenty of family activities. Festival attendees are able to tour the mosque, which was declared a Historical Landmark by the State of Ohio, to get a first-hand experience of Islam in America. All proceeds from the event are utilized for various educational and health-related activities in the greater Toledo area. Members from CAIR-Ohio’s legal team, Tala Dahbour and Maryam Abidi, were available to register voters, provide free legal consultation, and offer resources on religious accommodations in employment, healthcare, and educational settings.
CAIR-Ohio has four full-time attorneys on staff who provide free legal representation for victims of various forms of discrimination. We pursue the appropriate remedying measures ranging from cultural sensitivity training for the perpetrating party to mediation, from filing complaints with government agencies to full litigation. CAIR-Ohio undertakes cases related to school and employment discrimination, FBI questioning representation, public accommodation, racial profiling, immigration applications and seeking protection for refugees, immigration delay litigation, and religious accommodation for prisoners.
To request free legal help, use our online form here or call 614-451-3232 | 513-281-8200.
Facing problems? On Sunday, September 26, 2021 CAIR-Ohio will be at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati offering free legal help to community members at Rahma Community Services’ Health Fair!
For questions contact CAIR-Ohio Staff Attorney Lina Abbaoui: labbaoui@cair.com | 614-982-0879.
If you are unable to make this event and would like to request legal help, feel free to call our office or use this online form.
Meet Uroosa Khan from our first ever Summer Internship Development Program!
As an organization that protects the civil liberties of American Muslims, we want to empower young Americans with the necessary skills to make a difference.
Contact Amina Barhumi at abarhumi@cair.com | 614-763-6557 for questions or interest.
Visit our intern page here.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 09/16/2021) – While this year marks two decades since the tragic events of 9/11, the negative effects still impact our Muslim community today. A recent study shows that 69% of American Muslims have personally experienced one or more incidents of anti-Muslim bigotry or discrimination since 9/11, and 83% of respondents reported that they know a Muslim who has experienced anti-Muslim bigotry or discrimination since 9/11. In the lead up to the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) provided resources and support for the Muslim community around potentially difficult conversations that could perpetuate existing stereotypes. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Offers Support to Muslim Community in Wake of 9/11 Anniversary”
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 09/16/2021) – On Thursday, Sept. 9, Sunday, Sept. 12, and Tuesday, Sept. 14, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) and Muslim community members testified before the Ohio Redistricting Commission on proposed maps in public hearings in Columbus and Dayton.
The Ohio Redistricting Commission hosted hearings in Dayon and Columbus to solicit public testimony on proposed maps submitted through the official redistricting process. On Thursday, September 9th, majority commission members proposed maps that seriously undermine constitutional requirements that direct the commission members to create maps that reflect the voting preferences of all Ohioans. The proposed maps would provide the GOP with 66% of Ohio legislature seats, despite the fact that they receive less than 55% of the statewide vote. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Testifies Before the Ohio Redistricting Commission on Proposed Maps”
