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MPAC Responds to Rubio’s Remarks on “Radical Islam,” Demanding Immediate Action
The 2024 DHS Homeland Threat Assessment explicitly concludes that “racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists—particularly white supremacists—continue to pose the most persistent and lethal threat to the homeland.” Similarly, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reported in 2022 that two-thirds of terrorist attacks on U.S. soil since 2015 were perpetrated by individuals linked to far-right ideology, not by Muslims or Islamic groups.
Hate Crime Against USF Students Highlights Rising Islamophobia Nationwide
This is not just a violation of the students’ religious freedom. It is a targeted hate crime and act of intimidation fueled by bigotry. MPAC calls on USF leadership to ensure full accountability, strengthen protections for Muslim students, and invest in education and resources to ensure that no one on campus fears for their safety simply for praying.
MPAC Responds to Governor Abbott’s Harmful and Unlawful Actions Targeting Muslims in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott’s recent designation not only harms American Muslim organizations and communities but also represents a direct assault on fundamental constitutional principles, particularly the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
History Made: American Voters Elect Two American Muslim Leaders to Top Offices
Today, Americans made history.
New York City voters have elected Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of the largest city in the United States, and one of the most influential metropolitan centers in the world. In Virginia, voters have elected Senator Ghazala Hashmi to serve as the Commonwealth’s Lieutenant Governor, the second-highest position in state government.
Sami Hamdi’s ICE Arrest Reveals the Islamophobia Industry Feeds False Information to Government Agencies
The arrest of Sami Hamdi, London-based activist and political commentator, who was detained on Sunday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the midst of his U.S. speaking tour at San Francisco International Airport, is deeply troubling.
MPAC Condemns Andrew Cuomo’s Islamophobic Remarks on “Sid and Friends” Radio Show
Islamophobia is a bipartisan issue. It is fueled openly by both parties, often perpetuated when politically convenient, and continues to threaten the safety of American Muslims across the country.
Gaza Ceasefire Offers Hope, But Accountability and Leadership Matter. Reject Tony Blair’s Role.
Delegations of Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the ceasefire which would release the remaining 48 hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian imprisoned hostages and withdraw Israeli troops to an agreed-upon line. The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) welcomes this development as a critical step to halt further bloodshed and ease human suffering. Yet, this pause must serve as a bridge to a lasting ceasefire, not merely a momentary reprieve.
MPAC and ADC Call for Investigation of Watchlist Abuse and GWU Program on Extremism
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) welcome Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) remarks at the September 30 Senate hearing on TSA’s Quiet Skies and Open Skies programs. Senator Paul called for continued oversight, full transparency, and robust safeguards for constitutional rights, including a commitment to further investigate the Program on Extremism at George Washington University. We welcome this measure of accountability and recognize it is only the beginning.
MPAC Condemns Deadly Michigan Church Shooting, Highlights Growing Threats to Religious Institutions
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is heartbroken by the tragic shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan. We mourn the lives lost and extend our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and the LDS community. No one should ever fear for their safety while in prayer or in a sacred space.
MPAC Demands Immediate Release of Dallas Community Leader Marwan Marouf
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) demands the immediate release of Marwan Marouf, a Dallas Muslim community leader with decades of service, who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the morning of September 22, 2025. Reports indicate he was detained after dropping his son off at school, while on his way to work
MPAC Calls for Hate Crime Investigation After Shooting of Muslim Woman in Maryland
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) unequivocally condemns the shooting of a Muslim woman in Capitol Heights, Maryland, last Monday. Reports indicate that the victim, who was wearing a niqab, was shot multiple times while leaving a shopping area. She was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
MPAC Condemns The Department of State Policy Provisions Act, which Aims to Silence Dissent and Free Speech of Americans
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) strongly condemns H.R. 5300, the Department of State Policy Provisions Act, introduced by Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL). While the legislation claims to target “terrorists and traffickers,” its vague and sweeping provisions would give the Secretary of State unchecked power to revoke or deny U.S. passports.
MPAC Mourns the Passing of Umar Hakim-Dey
MPAC honors the life and legacy of Umar Hakim-Dey — a visionary leader, community organizer, and advocate for self-empowerment whose work uplifted countless lives.
McCarthyism 2.0: America’s New Witch Hunt Against Muslims and Pro-Palestinian Advocates
McCarthyism never really ended in America; it metastasized. The ideological purges that once targeted “communists” now target Muslims/Arab-Americans, and anyone sympathetic to the Palestinian cause. The stage may have changed, but the playbook is the same: weaponize fear, silence dissent, and punish expertise.
For Immediate Release: MPAC analysis shows Minnesota Shooter Sought to Copy Anti-Muslim Killers
On August 27, 23-year-old Robin Westman opened fire inside the church at Annunciation Catholic School with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol, killing two children, ages 8 and 10, and wounding 17 others before dying by suicide at the scene.
The massacre, now under investigation as an act of domestic terrorism and a potential hate crime, has shaken the Minneapolis community and reignited concerns about the rise of far-right violence in the United States.
ADL CEO Greenblatt’s Claim Censors Speech, Not Antisemitism
In his recent interview this week with the New York Times, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt repeated the claim that anti-Zionism is inherently antisemitism. The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) firmly rejects this assertion.