Visa Applicants Denied Under the Muslim Ban File for Classwide Relief
Federal Judge Calls U.S. State Department’s Handling of the Lawsuit a “Theater of the Absurd” Washington, DC — After more than five years of court … The post Visa Applicants Denied Under the Muslim Ban...
View ArticleSupreme Court Deals Critical Blow to Civil Rights Laws
Sweeping Ruling Makes it Easier to Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ People, All Marginalized Communities Washington, DC — On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a sweeping … The post Supreme Court Deals...
View ArticleMuslim Advocates to Court: Affirm that it is Illegal for the FBI to Target...
Washington, DC — Last Friday, Muslim Advocates filed a brief asking a federal court to make it clear that it is illegal for the government … The post Muslim Advocates to Court: Affirm that it is...
View ArticleRights Groups Sue U.S. Government, Demand Info on Afghan Evacuees Detained in...
U.S. responsible for thousands of Afghans who face arbitrary detention, brutal treatment, legal limbo August 30, 2023, New York – Today, two years after the … The post Rights Groups Sue U.S....
View ArticleSeptember 2023 Newsletter
Dear Friend – Assalaamu Alaikum, I hope you and your family are doing well. I’m excited to share this next installment of our regular newsletter. … The post September 2023 Newsletter appeared first on...
View ArticleMuslim Advocates Names Golnaz Fakhimi As New Legal Director
Golnaz Brings a Community-First Approach, Litigation Expertise that Includes Immigrant and Disability Justice Washington, DC — At a time when human rights are increasingly under … The post Muslim...
View ArticleMuslim Advocates’ Statement on Solidarity with the Movement for Justice in...
Genocide is swiftly unfolding before the world’s eyes, as Israel besieges over two million Palestinian civilians in Gaza – a narrow strip of land widely … The post Muslim Advocates’ Statement on...
View ArticleMuslim Advocates Update: Solidarity With Palestinians
In these painful times, I hope you and your loved ones are sharing care and support, however you’re able to, and that you’re well enough. … The post Muslim Advocates Update: Solidarity With...
View ArticleCoalition Letter to Schools: Protect Students Speaking Out on Palestine
Today, a broad-based group of legal organizations committed to racial and social justice sent an open letter to the leadership of hundreds of college and … The post Coalition Letter to Schools: Protect...
View ArticleMuslim Advocates November 2023 Update
On November 1, we hosted Common Voices, Collective Action in New York City, an evening where artists, activists, and friends of Muslim Advocates gathered in … The post Muslim Advocates November 2023...
View ArticleDecember Update: Our Work to Support Justice for Palestinians
My name is Golnaz Fakhimi, and I’m the Legal Director of Muslim Advocates. After over a decade as a social justice and human rights lawyer … The post December Update: Our Work to Support Justice for...
View ArticleCoalition of Civil Rights and Grassroots Organizations Asks Court to...
Washington, DC — On Friday, February 2, 2024, a coalition of 12 grassroots and civil-rights groups organized by and including Muslim Advocates filed an amicus … The post Coalition of Civil Rights and...
View ArticleMuslim Advocates February 2024 Update
Thank you for your support and solidarity. Your donations, words of encouragement, and continued commitment to our mission have provided important inspiration and motivation for … The post Muslim...
View ArticleGroups Sue U.S. Over Lack of Transparency in Visa Waiver Program MOU With Israel
Washington, DC | February 23, 2024 – This morning, Van Der Hout LLP, National Immigration Project, Center for Constitutional Rights, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and … The post...
View ArticleMuslim Advocates and National Immigration Project Sue for Information on...
Washington, DC – This morning, the National Immigration Project and Muslim Advocates filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) against the US … The post Muslim Advocates and National...
View ArticleMuslim Advocates Condemns Baseless Scapegoating of Palestine Activists in...
A story published in Wired on Tuesday reveals that House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) called for a continuation of warrantless searches of persons in … The post Muslim Advocates Condemns...
View ArticleGroups to Dem Leaders: Reject Calls to Spy on Pro-Palestine Protesters
Letter Urging End to Warrantless Spying Endorsed by 65 BAMEMSA Groups Washington, DC — On Friday, the International Day To Combat Islamophobia, 65 movement groups, … The post Groups to Dem Leaders:...
View ArticleRamadan Update: Fighting Surveillance with Community Power
Jummah Mubarakah, My name is Sumayyah Waheed, and I am the senior policy counsel at Muslim Advocates. Since last Ramadan, I have worked with my … The post Ramadan Update: Fighting Surveillance with...
View ArticleRamadan Update: Defending Human Dignity and Freedom
Dear friend, My name is Golnaz Fakhimi, and I joined Muslim Advocates as its legal director in October of 2023. This Ramadan has elicited deep … The post Ramadan Update: Defending Human Dignity and...
View ArticleLegal Victory in the Unfinished Fight to Dismantle the Muslim Ban
Dear friend, On behalf of the team at Muslim Advocates, I’m honored to share some important and welcome news. You may know that for years … The post Legal Victory in the Unfinished Fight to Dismantle...
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