capitol hill

Is Mayor Mamdani Right About International Law?

Benjamin Netanyahu

ICC Arrest Warrant

International Law

Mayor Zohran Mamdani

muslim public affairs council

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On July 23, 2026 By MPAC

Following NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s video urging the federal government to enforce the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati reacts directly from the U.S. Capitol. Salam highlights how local leaders are bypassing federal stalemates to speak directly to the public, demanding that the United States uphold the rule of law and international standards if it expects to be taken seriously on the world stage. 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.

Congressional Duty: Declare War or Stop It

Middle East Escalation

muslim public affairs council

Regional Conflict

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

US Constitution

On July 21, 2026 By MPAC

Reporting directly from Capitol Hill, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati delivers a critical update on rising Middle East tensions. As military escalation threatens to drag Iran, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE into a massive regional war, Salam reminds lawmakers of their constitutional duty. Under the U.S. Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war, not a single member of the administration. Lawmakers must answer to the American people before plunging the nation into another endless conflict. Watch full updates and policy breakdowns on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description!

Netanyahu Unwelcome: Jewish Leaders and Allies Demand Change

On July 23, 2024 By Rebecca Husaini

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | July 23, 2024 — “Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal. He should not be invited to address a joint meeting of Congress. I certainly will not attend.” This is how Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT), one of the most prominent Jewish members of Congress,…

Intern on Capitol Hill — CLDP

congressional leadership development program

islamic scholarship fund

muslim public affairs council

On December 14, 2018 By MPAC

The Congressional Leadership Development Program (CLDP) serves as a fast-track for passionate and driven young Muslims who want to be the next Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. If you're interested in a career in public service, this is the summer program for you! In addition to working on Capitol Hill and running for public office, our alumni have also started their own media companies, launched non-profits, and become Rhodes scholars and Fulbright Fellows. Learn more at cldp.org. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org 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 --- About the Muslim Public Affairs Council --- MPAC improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.