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The Muslim Public Affairs Council’s First Amendment Center welcomes the federal appeals court’s decision rejecting the government’s effort to re-detain Georgetown scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri.
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) strongly condemns the hateful stabbing of a Muslim man in West Valley City, Utah. We pray for the victim's full recovery and call on law enforcement to ensure the perpetrator is held fully accountable.
The Muslim Public Affairs Council is closely monitoring reports of an active shooter incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Scarsdale School District is facing growing scrutiny over what many community members describe as a troubling double standard on free speech.
A middle school student wearing a keffiyeh and pro-peace clothing reportedly faced harassment, cyberbullying, and administrative escalation. A parent publicly described a student for wearing a keffiyeh on stage during a school performance. In another incident, a school employee was reportedly required to remove a Palestinian flag pin, while Israeli flyers showing the Golan Heights & West Bank as part of Israel remained displayed without issue.
Students, families, and educators deserve equal protection and equal freedom of expression—without fear of retaliation or selective enforcement based on viewpoint.
We’re holding Scarsdale School District accountable.
What You Need To Know, Today:
Reported by multiple news sources, the U.S. Department of Defense has spent an estimated $25 billion on military operations against Iran as of April 29, 2026, marking roughly 60 days of conflict. MPAC held a Press Conference on Thursday, April 16, 2026, to address the impact of Operation Epic Fury.
Our paper, “The Pitfalls of Operation Epic Fury - How the Undeclared War Against Iran Hurts Americans’ Interests Abroad and at Home,” and Community Guide, speak to the validity of this campaign. We brought together subject matter experts who further solidified our message.
We urge you to vote NO on any emergency supplemental funding request for military operations against Iran.
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) strongly condemns the tragic acts of violence reported today at Old Dominion University and the attack targeting Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
Figures like Rep. Randy Fine and Rep. Andy Ogles have chosen this exact playbook, further normalizing incredible bigoted statements from sitting members of Congress that surely have American Muslims in their constituencies.
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) warns against the growing influence of Christian nationalist rhetoric shaping the political narrative around U.S. confrontation with Iran and broader Middle East policy.