MPAC Vehemently Condemns Shootings Targeting Michigan Synagogue and Old Dominion University Today
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.
Democratic Pluralism is Not a Lie—MPAC Responds to Rep. Andy Ogles
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.
Armageddon Politics: Christian Nationalism and the Department of War’s Dystopian View of War with Iran
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.
MPAC Welcomes Federal Court Decision in Florida Regarding CAIR
MPAC Strongly Condemns Unauthorized U.S. Strikes on Iran, Urges Immediate De-Escalation and Congressional Oversight
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) condemns the administration’s decision to launch U.S. military strikes on Iran, escalating the region toward a wider war without the consent of the American people or Congress.
U.S. Government Fails to Respond to the Killing of American-Palestinian Teen Nasrallah Abu Siyam
MPAC Condemns Shooting Targeting Muslim Imam in Sandy, Utah
MPAC stands in solidarity with Imam Din, the Utah Islamic Center, and Muslims across Utah.
Standing in Solidarity with Our Jewish Neighbors in Montgomery County
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) strongly condemns the antisemitic vandalism targeting Shaare Tefila Congregation in Olney, Maryland. The hateful graffiti, including a swastika and deeply offensive language, was not only an attack on a house of worship but on the shared values of dignity, peace, and religious freedom that unite us as Americans.
House Judiciary Hearing Gives Platform to Anti-Muslim Extremist-Linked Witnesses
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) expresses serious concern regarding the House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing scheduled for February 10, 2026, titled “Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam and Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MPAC Condemns Secretary of State Rubio’s Dangerous Targeting of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) and American Muslim Civil Society
In an interview with Sid Rosenberg on Sid and Friends in the Morning, Secretary of State Marco Rubio dishonestly and dangerously linked mainstream Muslim civil society organizations—specifically the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)—to terrorism. Responding to Rosenberg’s inflammatory question about designating CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, Secretary Rubio stated that such designations were “in the works,” an unprecedented comment from a Secretary of State about a domestic institution.
MPAC Condemns Attack on Harpal Singh, Urges Thorough Investigation and Hate-Crime Review
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) condemns the violent assault on Harpal Singh, a 70-year-old Sikh man who was attacked with a golf club last Monday while on his afternoon walk near the Sikh Gurdwara of Los Angeles. We extend our prayers for Mr. Singh’s full recovery and stand in solidarity with the Sikh community.
MPAC Calls for an Immediate End to U.S. Support for Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
Israel has just announced its plan to illegally conquer Gaza City, an alarming escalation in its ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people. This move would escalate the mass displacement of over 1.2 million Palestinians, most of whom are already enduring man-made famine, disease, and the trauma of relentless bombardment by the Israeli government. The deliberate targeting of civilians and infrastructure is not only morally indefensible, but it is a direct violation of international law.