constitution

Cenk Uygur: “Your Rights Aren’t Worth Anything If You Don’t Use Them”

american muslims

civic engagement

muslim public affairs council

Political Courage

salam al-marayati

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

The Young Turks

On October 9, 2026 By MPAC

In this clip from Episode 11 of The MPAC Podcast, The Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur delivers an impassioned message on civic participation, constitutional rights, and overcoming institutional intimidation. Cenk reminds American Muslims that they are 100% American with full constitutional protections - and that rights mean nothing unless communities have the courage to exercise them. Disclaimer:The views, statements, and opinions expressed by guests on The MPAC Podcast are solely those of the individual guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), host Salam Al-Marayati, its leadership, board, or staff. Watch full podcast episodes, analysis, and interviews on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description! 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.

How much deference should SCOTUS give to the president? | Omar Noureldin on CNN

muslim public affairs council

Muslim travel ban

USC Gould School of Law

On June 27, 2017 By MPAC

Omar Noureldin, a legal analyst, USC law lecturer, and MPAC vice president & general counsel, joined CNN Newsroom to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to hear Trump's Muslim travel ban later this year. Noureldin commented that the decision will likely hinge on two issues. First, whether then-candidate Trump's anti-Muslim campaign statements can be attributed to President Trump's policymaking functions. And, second, how much deference the justices believe should be given to the president's action despite alleged religious animus. Watch more commentary by MPAC's policy and media analysts: http://bit.ly/2t5jqYN

Travel ban isolates Muslims; not good national security policy | Omar Noureldin on CNN

muslim public affairs council

Muslim travel ban

USC Gould School of Law

On June 27, 2017 By MPAC

Omar Noureldin, a legal analyst, USC law lecturer, and MPAC vice president & general counsel, joined CNN Newsroom to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to hear Trump's Muslim travel ban later this year. He pointed out that this policy furthers the psychological isolation in the Muslim community and does not make good national security policy. Watch more commentary by MPAC's policy and media analysts: http://bit.ly/2t5jqYN