Know Your Rights Toolkit Articles On March 17, 2025 By Blake Wood What to Do When Interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) & Other Law Enforcement Understanding your rights is essential when engaging with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other law enforcement agencies. In recent years, immigration policies and enforcement have evolved, increasing the need for all individuals—regardless… Read more
MPAC In Action: Event Highlights You Need to See Articles On February 28, 2025 By Blake Wood This past weekend was a powerful reminder of what happens when we come together to engage, connect, and inspire. From high-level discussions on leadership and global impact to welcoming a distinguished ambassador and fostering new professional networks, MPAC was proud to be at the heart of meaningful conversations that shape… Read more
MPAC mobilizes opposition to Trump’s plan to occupy and expel Palestinians from Gaza Articles On February 5, 2025 By Rebecca Husaini Last night, President Trump, sitting beside a smiling Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiled a deeply alarming vision for Gaza’s future. His proposal calls for the United States to assume control over Gaza and redevelop it into “the Riviera of the Middle East” – a plan that would forcibly displace over two million… Read more
Defend Justice: Support Ibrahim Bharmal and Elom Tettey-Tamaklo sent Articles On January 23, 2025 By Blake Wood Two Harvard students, Ibrahim I. Bharmal and Elom Tettey-Tamaklo, are facing unfounded criminal charges for their roles as safety marshal and organizer during a peaceful pro-Palestine protest. These charges are not only baseless but also represent a disturbing attempt to silence dissent and criminalize advocacy for human rights. We need… Read more
Our Nation’s Misguided Focus: American Muslims Shouldn’t Pay the Price for Failed U.S. Policies Articles 9/11 Gaza islamophobia wadea White Supremacy On September 11, 2024 By MPAC By MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati In 2021, I wrote in The Hill about how the world was changed forever when the skies descended upon Manhattan and parts of the Pentagon were engulfed in flames on 9/11. I reflected on the fear that gripped our nation and the equally profound… Read more
Forging a New Path with CLDP Articles young leaders On September 4, 2024 By MPAC Applications for MPAC’s Congressional Leadership Development Program (CLDP) are now open! CLDP stands as a beacon for young Muslims determined to chart their path in the halls of power. From the moment they enter the program, fellows step into a legacy of trailblazers, learning how to navigate the landscape… Read more
The Human Cost of Silence: The World Has Failed Sudan Articles Human Security Refugee Crisis Sudan On August 28, 2024 By MPAC By: Fardouza Farah and Aaliyah Khwaja, MPAC Policy Fellows August 19 marked World Humanitarian Day, commemorating and celebrating the humanitarian workers who work on the frontlines to bring assistance to vulnerable populations around the world. 2023 was a record year for fatalities of aid workers, with 280 reported… Read more
