Religious freedom does not end at the prison gate," said CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab.
Jumu’ah, Islamic learning, halal food, religious attire, Ramadan, and Eid are not extras. They are central parts of Muslim religious life.
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CAIR-Chicago said it launched Access 2 Faith to protect incarcerated individuals' religious rights through legal advocacy, education, and community support in the Illinois prison system. CAIR-Chicago said it documented a 150% increase in prison-related matters, from 12 cases to 30 cases.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Chicago Launches Access 2 Faith Prison Project to Defend Religious Rights of Incarcerated Muslims, statement, September 8, 2026, cair.com.
We welcome the Michigan Department of Civil Rights’ decision to hold the Department of Corrections accountable for this egregious mistreatment. Religious freedom does not end at the gates of the correctional facility.
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CAIR-Michigan said it welcomed formal charges filed by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights against the Michigan Department of Corrections for religious discrimination and retaliation, and noted the MDCR seeks staff training and financial compensation for the incarcerated individual.
Document Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR-Michigan Welcomes Civil Rights Charge Against MDOC Over Discrimination Against Muslim Incarceree, statement, September 17, 2026, cair.com.