Statements

MPAC Urges ED to Implement Full Strategy to Protect Students from Discrimination

On March 15, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | March 15, 2024 — In preparation for the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a statement reaffirming the obligation of all schools to combat discrimination against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, and Palestinian students.

“I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide”

On February 26, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | February 26, 2024 — United States Air Force active duty member Aaron Bushnell, who set himself on fire outside of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, has died of his injuries. The twenty-five-year-old live streamed the self-immolation on Sunday, stating that he will “no…

A New Dark Hour for Leaders of the Free World

On February 16, 2024 By MPAC

Today we witness our darkest hour yet as leaders of the free world. For the past 130 days, the people of Palestine have faced relentless assaults since Israel invaded Gaza. Despite a resounding call from concerned Americans like us for a ceasefire, our leadership persists in unwavering support for Israel’s…

MPAC Concerned Over Continued Increase in Hate-motivated Attacks

On February 6, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | February 6, 2024 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) expresses deep concern following a recent act of violence in Texas. Sunday evening, four young American Muslims were targeted by 36-year-old Bert James Baker while driving home after attending a pro-Palestinian protest in Austin, TX.

MPAC joins CAIR-LA, Shura Council calling for LAPD investigation

On January 19, 2024 By MPAC

Today, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, the Shura Council of Southern California, and the Los Angeles chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) delivered a letter to the Los Angeles Police Department Commissioner. It held a press conference calling for an investigation of LAPD’s current and prior…

100 Days In: The Biden Administration’s Mishandling of Gaza

On January 16, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | January 16, 2024 — The Biden administration marked in a statement this week “a devastating and tragic milestone —100 days of captivity for the more than 100 innocent people, including as many as 6 Americans, who are still being held hostage by Hamas in…

MPAC Stands with the Newark Muslim Community

On January 4, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | January 4, 2024 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) expresses its deepest concern and sends its prayers to the Masjid Muhammad community in Newark, NJ, following Wednesday’s tragic incident. Just before morning prayer, Imam Hassan Sharif was shot outside his mosque by an unknown…

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