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A Threat to Justice Everywhere: Stemming the Tide of Hate Crimes in America

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On September 17, 2024 By MPAC

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chaired by Senator Dick Durbin, will hold a hearing titled: A Threat to Justice Everywhere: Stemming the Tide of Hate Crimes in America. This hearing will focus on the alarming rise in hate crimes across the United States, exploring potential legislative solutions and recommendations to…

MPAC Joins the Legal Battle Against Banning TikTok

On September 16, 2024 By MPAC

Earlier today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard oral arguments on the so-called “TikTok Ban” lawsuit. This case is part of an ongoing effort to oppose the U.S. government’s ability to ban TikTok for 170 million U.S. users over alleged concerns about national…

MPAC Requests Investigation into Potential War Crimes Committed by Americans Serving in IDF

On September 14, 2024 By MPAC

The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) has formally requested an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) into potential violations of the War Crimes Act (18 U.S.C. § 2441) by American citizens who have joined and actively participated in operations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza. According…

An Exciting New Chapter for MPAC

On September 3, 2024 By MPAC

We are excited to share some transformative news about the future of the Muslim Public Affairs Council. Over the past year, as we all have been reeling from the genocide unfolding in Gaza, we have taken a deep dive into the changing landscape of policy advocacy and media engagement, with…

Testing the Department of Justice on Pro-Palestinian Civil Rights

On May 22, 2024 By MPAC

MPAC met Attorney General Merrick Garland and senior officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ), including the FBI Director Christopher Wray and Associate Attorney General Lisa Monaco, during a discussion coordinated by the Arab American Institute and its leaders, Maya Berry and Jim Zogby. We were there to address the…

MPAC Hosts Annual Ramadan Iftar on Capitol Hill

On April 3, 2024 By MPAC

Monday, March 18, 2023, the MPAC Policy Bureau hosted our annual Ramadan Iftar in Washington, D.C. We were joined by Muslim, Arab, and South Asian community members, government officials, congressional staff, faith leaders, and others on Capitol Hill to break our fast and contemplate the grave situation in Palestine, further…

MPAC Honors the South African Embassy for its Courageous Stand at the International Court of Justice

On March 1, 2024 By MPAC

Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) hosted a ceremony at the Embassy of South Africa in Washington, D.C., to express our gratitude for their courageous stand at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This act of courage exemplified their values and commitment to justice in the…

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