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National Security and Civil Liberties Archives

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On April 2, 2022 By MPAC
Publications – Policy Papers: The White Supremacist Threat to America – July 31, 2019 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/the-white-supremacist-threat-to-america.php  Communities Under Assault: Improving Federal Hate Crimes Enforcement – August 27, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/communities-under-assault-improving-federal-hate-crimes-enforcement.php FAQ: Work to change CVE policies and Safe Spaces Initiative implementation – May 22, 2018 https://www.mpac.org/assets/docs/2018/MPAC-FAQ–CVE-and-Safe-Spaces.pdf Policy Brief on…
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ICE and the Rule of Law

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On February 11, 2026 By MPAC
Immigration enforcement is no longer a distant policy debate — it is shaping how power is exercised, how laws are applied, and how entire communities experience the rule of law. In this timely conversation, “ICE and the Rule of Law,” we examine the expanding authority of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the serious questions it raises about accountability, civil liberties, and constitutional protections. Joining the discussion: • Mike Downing, former Deputy Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, who brings decades of law enforcement experience and insight into the responsible use of public authority. • Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General, who addresses the legal and civil-rights implications of unchecked enforcement power. Together, we explore how immigration enforcement policies are impacting trust in public institutions, what safeguards may be eroding, and what principled, justice-centered responses grounded in human dignity can look like in this moment. This conversation goes beyond politics. It asks fundamental questions: Are our laws being applied fairly? Are our institutions accountable to the people they serve? And how do we uphold both security and constitutional protections in a way that reflects our shared democratic values? Watch, engage, and join the dialogue. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Defending Student Advocacy: Protecting Civil Liberties & Free Speech on Campus

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On October 22, 2024 By MPAC
A long-standing tradition on university campuses, students advocating for Palestinian human rights and calling for university divestment from Israel face immense backlash, including smear campaigns, doxxing, character assassinations, and violence. Troublingly, pro-Palestinian students are often falsely labeled as supporters of terrorism, conflating Zionism with anti-Semitism, and portraying their peaceful activism as a national security threat. This dangerous precedent targets individuals solely for their political beliefs, fostering a climate of fear, hostility, and self-censorship on campuses. They face harassment by counter-protestors and law enforcement, as well as threats and disciplinary actions from university administrators, impacting their careers and future prospects. Watch all the panels from the "Ballots Against Bias" symposium. https://bit.ly/4dRFNFr This resource was generously sponsored by LA vs Hate. Free services and resources are available through LAvsHate.org and the hate reporting line at 2-1-1. We encourage anyone who has been a victim of hate to report incidents via these platforms. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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MPAC Condemns Calls for the National Guard to be Deployed Against Student Protestors

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On April 24, 2024 By MPAC
Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | April 24, 2024 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council calls on the people of conscience, including faculty and leaders, to oppose threats to deploy the National Guard on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University, whose aim is to push back against the university’s…
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