WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) chaired the first-ever Congressional hearing on the civil rights of American Muslims today where he highlighted the “First Freedom” – the freedom of religion – and the rights the Constitution affords all Americans.
“Many of our nation’s founders fled religious persecution, which is why our Constitution puts great importance on religious freedom.”Durbin said. “Today, addressing anti-Muslim discrimination is an important civil rights issue of…
