MPAC Urges Diplomacy, Not Escalation, in U.S.–Iran Engagements
Foreign bombs won’t bring freedom. As talks between the U.S. and Iran take place in Oman, MPAC calls for a new approach: one that centers human rights, rejects violence, and upholds the Iranian people’s right to determine their own future.
Living Within a Lie - Guest Editorial
When Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed by ICE, what followed was not only the taking of life but the swift reengineering of truth. Officials labeled them violent domestic terrorists; federal accounts insisted on facts that footage contradicted. What was captured on video — gestures, angles, the tempo of events — undercut the official narration. The cameras recorded one reality; the custodians of power insisted on another. The message was implicit and corrosive: don’t trust your own eyes; trust us.
MPAC Doubles Reward in Investigation of Islamophobic and Anti-Palestinian Hate Graffiti at Walt Whitman High School
The Muslim Public Affairs Council condemns in the strongest terms the Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian hate graffiti discovered at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland. This was not harmless vandalism or a juvenile prank. It was a targeted act of intimidation and hate directed at Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian students, families, and the wider school community. When hate is brought onto school grounds, it threatens the safety of students, poisons the learning environment, and signals to entire communities that they are not welcome. That message must be rejected, and the individuals responsible must be held accountable.
MPAC Condemns Fatal ICE Shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis
Still Somali. Still American.
The Cost of Intervention: Destabilization as U.S. Foreign Policy
The recent arrest of President Maduro in Venezuela shows how little has changed. President Trump once promised to end the “endless wars,” yet sending forces and claiming control over another nation’s oil and government looks a lot like the same old story.
MPAC Stands in Solidarity with Somali Americans Amid Escalating Islamophobic Attacks
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) stands in firm solidarity with the Somali American community in Minnesota as they confront a sustained wave of Islamophobia, intimidation, and targeted harm.
Jewish and Muslim Leaders Hold Capitol Hill Solidarity Event, Pro-Democracy Briefing with Reps. Raskin, Simon
Amid Surging Antisemitism and Islamophobia – Including this Weekend’s Antisemitic Attack and Recent Islamophobic Comments by Members of Congress - Leaders Emphasized Strong Partnership to Combat Hate, Strengthen Democracy
MPAC Condemns Antisemitic Attack in Australia and Honors Muslim Hero Who Saved Lives
The Muslim Public Affairs Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific mass shooting that targeted members of Sydney’s Jewish community during a Hanukkah celebration today at Bondi Beach in Australia.
UC Berkeley Must Uphold Academic Freedom: Reinstate Lecturer Peyrin Kao
MPAC calls on UC Berkeley to reverse this suspension immediately and reinstate Peyrin Kao with full pay. We urge the UC Board of Regents to conduct robust oversight and fortify systemwide protections for academic freedom. We also call on Governor Newsom to uphold California’s commitment to free expression by ensuring a thorough, independent investigation into UC Berkeley’s actions. Students and faculty alike deserve campuses where truth-seeking and open dialogue are protected, not punished.
Florida’s Misguided Designation Sets a Dangerous Precedent for Civil Liberties
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) strongly condemns the State of Florida’s designation of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as “foreign terrorist organizations.”
First Amendment Resource Guide for Educators
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.
MPAC Unequivocally Condemns Vicious Attack on National Guard Soldiers in Washington, D.C.
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.
Stop the Politics of Fear: 200 Interfaith Leaders Condemn Anti-Muslim Attacks on Zohran Mamdani
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.