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Yesterday, President Biden signed a Proclamation ending the Muslim and African Bans effective immediately. This Proclamation repeals Executive Order 13780 and Proclamations 9645, 9723, and 9983, which were rooted in Islamophobia and anti-Blackness, and restricted entry into the United States …
Samir Gharbo was a long-time supporter of CAIR and dedicated to the causes of civil rights, justice, peace and interfaith understanding. After his passing earlier this year, CAIR-Columbus received many donations in his name. To honor his memory, CAIR-Columbus will …
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On Wednesday, June 27, CAIR-Columbus Legal Director, Romin Iqbal, appeared on WOSU’s “All Sides with Ann Fisher” to discuss issues relating to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the Muslim ban.
On Wednesday, June 27, CAIR-Columbus Legal Director Romin Iqbal participated in a community discussion along with the ACLU of Ohio to discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Muslim travel ban. Romin Iqbal and Gary Daniels of the …
(COLUMBUS, OH – May 25, 2018) CAIR-Columbus today announced the successful resolution of a lawsuit against the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem for unreasonably delaying an immigrant visa for the Palestinian wife of a U.S. citizen. The couple was married in …
During this holy month, we ask Allah to accept our good deeds and forgive us for our shortcomings. Ramadan is a time we reflect on our actions and recommit to our goals and mission. Here at CAIR-Columbus, thanks to your …
CAIR reported today that some 400 delegates from 28 states met on Monday and Tuesday with more than 250 elected officials and congressional staffers during the record-breaking fourth annual “National Muslim Advocacy Day” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. CAIR, the nation’s largest Muslim …
CAIR-Columbus announced today the filing of two federal lawsuits in the Southern District of Ohio against the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Attorney General of the United States, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), …
CAIR, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged the nation’s Muslim community to prepare for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan by better understanding their legal rights in the workplace and school. WATCH: “Know Your Rights: Religious Accommodations …
(Columbus, Ohio – 4/29/18) – Member organizations of the Interfaith March for Peace & Justice – Columbus, an interfaith, social justice coalition in Central Ohio, are urging all Americans concerned about civil rights and free speech to contact Senator Rob …
On Saturday, April 21, CAIR-Columbus Legal Director Romin Iqbal participated in a “Reporting on Race and Hate” workshop attended by news directors and reporters from across Ohio. This workshop was put together by the Ohio Association of Broadcasters and the …
(COLUMBUS, OH, 4/24/2018) – On April 26, Usjid Hameed, the Public Affairs Coordinator for the Columbus Chapter of CAIR-Ohio, will attend the inauguration of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama as part of a delegation of some …
On Sunday, April 22, CAIR-Columbus Legal Director Romin Iqbal appeared on the Channel 10 show “Face the State” with Scott Light. The discussion covered a variety of topics, including the state of the Ohio governor’s race, changes in education relating to …
On Monday, April 23, CAIR-Columbus, Muslim and interfaith leaders came together for a press conference to call on the Supreme Court to overturn the Muslim Ban. The Supreme Court of the United States will be hearing oral arguments on the …