(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.
CAIR-Ohio held free in-person consultations for legal inquiries from Cincinnati community members with Rahma Community Services. CAIR-Ohio’s Staff Attorney Lina Abbaoui and Policy Director Tala Dahbour were available to share resources and information on “Know Your Rights” education and religious accommodations for employment, education, and healthcare, as well as to provide free one-on-one consultations for legal matters.
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 or call 614-451-3232.
