Record-sealing, often called expungement, allows eligible individuals to have their criminal records sealed from the public eye. This process is vital for providing people the opportunities they need to reenter and reconnect with their communities.
Arrests, misdemeanors, and even some low-level felonies may be eligible for expungement.
Tell your legislators to support Ohio Senate Bill 181 and protect the right to wear hijab in school sports.
This bill will allow Muslim students to participate in school sports without compromising their religious beliefs. Dress codes should not place Muslim students on the bench. Help make sure what happened to Noor never happens again in Ohio.
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(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 05/27/2021) – On Tuesday, May 25, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) testified in support of Senate Bill 181, a bill that would ensure schools and interscholastic athletic programs are not allowed to prohibit religious apparel.
This directly addresses the issue that many Muslim students who wear hijab experience while participating in school sports. Ohio student athlete, Nour Abukaram, championed the bill after her own experience of being disqualified from her track meet because of her hijab. Mariam Abaza, an Ohio student athlete, also provided testimony in support of the bill, detailing her experience.
FBI & local police are contacting community members who are speaking up for Palestine.
If approached, we recommend you say: “I would like to speak with you with my attorney present.” Ask them for contact information. Call our lawyers immediately at 614-451-3232 or 513-281-8200.
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As an organization that protects the civil liberties of American Muslims, we want to empower our young Americans with the necessary skills to make a difference. Read More “Summer Internship Program”
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 05/21/2021) – On Tuesday, May 18, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a joint press conference in Columbus with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), New Generation for Palestine (NGP) and local Palestinian American community members responding to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
In a statement, CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Amina Barhumi said:
“We are seeing a dire situation in Gaza. The death toll continues to rise as Israel intensifies its airstrikes designed to inflict maximum harm and collective punishment on civilians. This is not a political issue; this is a humanitarian crisis. And President Biden has the political power and moral authority to live up to his previous statements on human rights and stop this bloodshed.”
CAIR-Ohio is calling for:
Read More “CAIR-Ohio Hosts Press Conferences Responding to Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza”
The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), Ohio’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is urging all Americans to support Palestinians under attack and call on President Joe Biden to broker an immediate ceasefire.
The death toll continues to rise in Gaza as Israel intensifies its airstrikes designed to inflict maximum harm and collective punishment on civilians.
Read More “Urge President Biden to Call for Immediate Ceasefire, End to Gaza Bombardment”
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 05/07/2021) – On Wednesday, May 5, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) and the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate CAIR-Ohio’s new central Ohio office.
City and Chamber officials were on hand to formally welcome the team to Hilliard. CAIR-Ohio’s previous central Ohio office was located in Dublin.
“We have an expression in Hilliard that we ‘choose Hilliard’ and we’re so glad that CAIR-Ohio chose to have their headquarters here,” said Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Libby Gierach.
Read More “Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates New CAIR-Ohio Office with Ribbon Cutting”
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of George Floyd and with all families struggling with loss due to police brutality.
CAIR-Ohio and the Ohio Muslim community stand firm in declaring that Black Lives Matter. The verdict delivered yesterday is a consequence of Derek Chauvin’s actions, but it does not solve the crisis of police brutality nor undo the systemic racism that perpetuates it. Doctrines such as qualified immunity too often shield police from accountability and outsized policing budgets drain resources away from needed community services. We know the work continues to build safe and equitable communities for all.
