
On Friday, April 18 MPAC Executive Director Salam Al-Marayati will be speaking at Al-Arian: A Case Study in the Deprivation of Civil Rights at UCLA Law School along with Dr. Al-Arian's Daugheter Laila Al-Arian and UCLA Law Professor Khald Abou El Fadl.
In the months leading up to the Iraq war and following its launch in March 2003, MPAC has condemned the U.S.-led invasion and has expressed great concern about innocent Iraqi civilians who have burdened more than their share of deaths. MPAC has also voiced concern about the stability of Iraq and the region, as well as the safety of American troops.
On Sunday, April 13, Congressman Keith Ellison and MPAC Executive Director Salam Al-Marayati will be on hand for the grand opening of the Muslim Clinic of Ohio. A project of the Dayton Mercy Society, the clinic will offer free health care services to the area's underserved populations.
The Muslim Public Affairs Council today called for the Republican National Committee to censure Congressman Steve King (R-IA), following a series of controversial remarks King made last week suggesting that an Obama White House victory would be celebrated by terrorists.
On Wednesday, March 12, Muslim and interfaith leaders from Southern California will meet with Senator Barbara Boxer's office to express deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the loss of innocent lives in both Gaza and Jerusalem.