Statements

MPAC Co-Founder, Abdelhamid Youness, Leaves a Lasting Legacy

On August 21, 2023 By MPAC

Los Angeles, CA | www.mpac.org | August 21, 2023 — To God we belong, and to Him we shall return. It is with a heavy heart that MPAC announces the passing of our cofounder, Abdelhamid Youness. Abdelhamid Youness, a visionary leader and tireless advocate, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August…

MPAC Calls on Muslim Communities to Protect Houses of Worship

On August 18, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | August 18, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is deeply saddened and alarmed by the recent mob violence targeting the Christian religious minority community in Pakistan. MPAC firmly upholds Islamic values of respect and deference for people of all faiths and beliefs. Angry…

Statement: MPAC Calls on Congress to Affirm its Commitment to Palestinian Human Rights

On July 13, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | July 13, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is concerned by the decision of the U.S. Congress to host Israeli President Isaac Herzog on an official visit. The invitation extended to President Herzog by members of Congress sends a distressing…

Statement: MPAC Deeply Concerned Over Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling

affirmative action

racial discrimination

On June 29, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | June 29, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is deeply concerned by today’s United States Supreme Court decision ruling that determining higher education admissions based on race is unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the Court’s majority, struck down the use…

A Call for Accountability: Redefining the US-India Relationship on the Basis of Human Rights

religious discrimination

religious freedom

On June 20, 2023 By MPAC

By: Noor Hasan, Isra Qadri, Sahir Muhammad, MPAC Policy Fellows Photo by MEAphotogallery on Flickr Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India — once proudly a pluralistic nation that now finds itself ethnically and religiously torn — is invited by President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin…

MPAC Congratulates Honorable Judge Nusrat Jahan Choudhury for historic confirmation

Muslim Representation

On June 16, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | June 16, 2023 — On Thursday, June 15th, another milestone in American history was reached: Nusrat Jahan Choudhury was confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim woman to serve as a United States federal judge. Choudhury is not only the first Muslim woman but also the first…

Statement: Following confirmation by SBC, MPAC urges the Senate Majority Leader to bring Mr. Syed’s nomination before the full Senate

Muslim Representation

On June 7, 2023 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | June 7, 2023 — After almost two years of delays, Dilawar Syed’s nomination for Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) will come before the full Senate for consideration this Thursday. MPAC welcomes and stands in full support of Mr. Syed, who, if confirmed,…

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