Statements

MPAC Calls on Congress to Uphold First Amendment Rights of Free Speech

On December 5, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | December 5, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is deeply troubled with the passage of H.Res.894, which equates anti-Zionism to Antisemitism, and stifles free speech by misconstruing it with hate speech. Antisemitism, like any form of bigotry, has no place in America.

Statement: Shooting of Palestinian Students Investigated as Potential Hate Crime

On November 27, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | November 27, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is deeply concerned about the recent attack on three Palestinian college students who were shot while wearing keffiyehs and speaking Arabic in Burlington, Vermont. Hisham, Kinnan, and Tahseen, all innocent victims, were targeted solely based…

Statement regarding Congresswoman Katie Porter

On November 16, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | November 16, 2023 — During our Convention this past weekend, we played videos that were sent in from two of the candidates for Senate in California. Later in the evening, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the only Senate candidate who has called for a ceasefire, spoke from…

MPAC Urges the Biden Administration to Take Swift Action

On October 16, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | October 16, 2023 —The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) urgently demands that the Biden Administration take swift action to address the grave injustices inflicted upon Gazans, and the growing intolerance towards the Muslim and Arab communities in the United States. It is of the…

religious freedom

MPAC Gravely Concerned Over Escalating Violence Between Hamas and Israel

On October 7, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | October 7, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) expresses grave concern over the escalating violence between Hamas and Israel. MPAC condemns the taking of innocent lives by both parties. This video clip of Ayman Mohyeldin on MSNBC is a must-watch…

Visa Waiver Program

MPAC Joins Civil Society Organizations in Opposition to Israel’s Admission into the Visa Waiver Program

On September 27, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, DC – September 27, 2023: Civil society organizations representing tens of thousands of Palestinian Americans, Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, and allied communities are expressing deep concern and outrage regarding the United States’ decision to admit Israel into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) despite Israel not fully meeting the…

biden administration

Statement: MPAC Welcomes the Creation of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

On September 22, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | September 22, 2023 — MPAC commends the Biden Administration’s commitment to addressing the issue of gun violence and safeguarding our communities with the establishment of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. This office will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris in coalition with gun safety…

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