Policy Papers

Drones as an Instrument of U.S. Foreign Policy

November 17, 2014
This paper aims to advance MPAC’s commitment to represent and advocate on behalf of the American Muslim community in order to establish policy positions on the international use of drones. As drones have been used exclusively in Muslim-majority countries and even used to target Americans, there is an urgent need to analyze the use of drones and advocate for changes in how they are being used by the U.S. government.

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Congressional Report Card: Grading Our 113th Congress

October 17, 2014
Our elected leaders are sent to Washington to represent the interest of their constituents. MPAC hopes to provide a brief look on each leader and how well they align with MPAC’s views, so American Muslim voters can also take that into account when making decisions on November 4th, 2014.

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Domestic Drones: Implications for Privacy and Due Process in the United States

September 8, 2014
From law enforcement to Amazon, the use of drones will transform the physical and legal landscape of our country. As their uses rise, several concerns remain unresolved. In this report, we analyze existing laws and proposed legislation, and share our recommendations that address rising concerns.

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FAQs on MPAC's Stance on Intervention in Syria

September 28, 2013
MPAC's stance to intervene in Syria has not been made lightly and not without intense internal debate. This is not a clean-cut situation, nor one without several side effects - irrespective of what action (or lack of) is taken. Several concerned parties have approached us to better understand why and how we made such a decision. Below are answers to several frequently asked questions and concerns.

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A Nation of Immigrants

September 17, 2013
This paper is a part of MPAC’s larger immigration campaign, which has included events within the DC area. Future components of the campaign include townhalls, national conference calls, and coalition building.

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On Intervention in Syria

September 6, 2013
The use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime in Syria has increased the atrocities in an already tragic situation. With more than 1,400 people killed in a single attack, the U.S. has found itself facing a dilemma: Do we allow the flagrant violation of an international prohibition on the use of chemical weapons to go unanswered, or do we enforce the international norms protecting civilians from their use?

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2013 Los Angeles Mayoral Election Guide

May 9, 2013
During each election cycle, MPAC reaches out to the leading candidates to engage them on the issues that are important to American Muslim voters. To this effect, we share this "2013 Los Angeles Mayor Election Guide" to help you make an informed choice when you go to the polls on Tuesday, May 21.

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Building Bridges to Strengthen America

April 23, 2013
This paper assesses current public opinion and policy discourse on violent extremism, examines the processes leading to "radicalization" and violent extremism, critiques the effectiveness of current counterterrorism policies and outlines a model for a community-law enforcement partnership based on community-oriented policing.

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Not Qualified: Exposing the Deception Behind America's Top 25 Pseudo Experts on Islam

April 23, 2013
For the benefit of national security and the American public at large, we must ensure that those people speaking about terrorism perpetrated in the name of Islam are qualified. This study focuses on the academic qualifications of 25 individuals who comprise some of the most vocal voices and activists in the anti-Muslim circuit.

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Post-9/11 Terrorism Database

April 23, 2013
Updated June 2012, this study examines the quantitative and qualitative nature of terrorism trials, and looks at the number of actual and attempted attacks within the United States. It includes a comparative analysis of incidents involving Muslim and non-Muslim perpetrators, and ends with policy recommendations for institutions.

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