CIVIL RIGHTS

CAIR-SFBA Receives Hate Messages   |  Nov 06, 2009

CAIR-SFBA received numerous hate calls and hate emails in days following the Fort Hood shooting incident in Fort Hood, Texas. The phone calls consisted of insults against the prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Islam, and CAIR. If you or anyone you know has experienced any backlash after any tragedy or incident such as the one in Fort Hood, please feel free to call CAIR-SFBA at 408-986-9874.

Muslim Man Discriminated Against at Work   |  Nov 10, 2009

CAIR-SFBA was made aware of a situation in which a Muslim male was discriminated against at work. Supervisors and other colleagues made comments that insulted the man as well as other minorities in the work place. CAIR wrote a letter to the company asking for an investigation into the matter and a formal apology CAIR also advised the man to consider filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. If you have experienced racial or religious discrimination made against you or anyone you know, do not hesitate to call our office.

Quran Desecrated  |  

It was reported to CAIR SFBA by a Muslim man that his Quran was desecrated at work by a colleague. He reported the incident to his employer but nothing was done to resolve this issue. The Quran was abused and insults were written inside on the pages which were offensive. CAIR SFBA is currently in the process of contacting the employer and requesting a formal investigation.

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