The First Amendment Center is a national, Muslim-led initiative dedicated to defending and advancing the constitutional rights of American Muslims and allied communities. Our work focuses on protecting the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and due process through legal advocacy, policy development, and civic engagement.

Serving as both a rapid response and thought leadership hub, the Center confronts the growing wave of First Amendment violations and coordinated efforts to suppress free expression and religious freedom. Through research, strategic engagement with policymakers, and coalition-building, we work to ensure that civil liberties are upheld across college campuses, public schools, workplaces, and public institutions—safeguarding every individual’s right to speak, believe, protest, and participate freely in civic life.

Key initiatives include the University Assessment Project, which evaluates how colleges and universities handle student protests, disciplinary actions, and equity commitments, and the National Violations Watchlist, a tracking system documenting rights violations across the country. The Center has successfully intervened in multiple cases involving student advocacy and continues to lead campaigns holding institutions accountable for upholding constitutional protections.

Our work results in practical tools and resources—including legal briefs, policy memos, educational toolkits, and policy recommendations—to inform both the public and policymakers and to strengthen civic engagement nationwide.