DALLAS (February 9, 2019) – Representatives from the Muslim Legal Fund of America, a constitutional rights organization, expressed concerns over the recent Supreme Court ruling to vacate a stay of execution for a Muslim inmate after serious questions about religious discrimination were raised. The stay was initially granted by an Appeals court
Muslim Leaders Throughout U.S. Convened To Safeguard Nonprofits Inspired by the Prophetic order to “tie your camel, and trust in Allah,” the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA) held its 3rd Annual National Muslim Nonprofit Leadership Conference (MNLC) in Dallas, TX from December 7-9, 2018. This unique conference was designed
From cage fight to courtroom: the glaring injustice of Islamophobia The recent UFC match between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor - arguably one of the most anticipated events in contemporary popular culture - has struck a chord with many people, especially Muslims. While most certainly do not condone Nurmagomedov’s
Muslim Leaders to be trained on best practices to protect and empower their organizations and communities Muslim Leaders to be trained on best practices to protect and empower their organizations and communities With the ever-changing and ever-growing needs of the Muslim community, proper legal education, training, planning and implementation is
American Muslim Removed from No-Fly List after Two-Year Legal Battle ttorneys suspect government action based on religion, ethnicity DALLAS (November 6, 2017) – A 41-year-old American Muslim of Bosnian descent was removed from the controversial No-Fly List after a two-year legal battle with the Department of Homeland Security. In May
Muslim Pilot Grounded Without Explanation, Lawsuit Claims Attorneys accuse Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary NetJets of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation DALLAS – Oct 26, 2016 – After seven years of exemplary service, pilot Ameer Siddiqui was suspended and later fired because an unidentified employee allegedly viewed him as a “security concern,”
Muslims Leaders Convene in Dallas for National Leadership Conference Attorneys and subject matter experts delivered more than 20 hours of lectures on laws impacting Muslim nonprofit work in America. DALLAS (October 6, 2017) – This past weekend, more than a hundred Muslim leaders from 15 states participated in the 2017
American Muslim Leader Takes Oath of Citizenship after 11 Years of Delays DALLAS (September 14, 2017) – On Monday, Osama Abuirshaid took the Oath of Citizenship and became a U.S. citizen after agents of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services erroneously denied his Application for Naturalization following 11 years of
MLFA Joins Over 50 Groups to Oppose Controversial and Ineffective CVE Program DALLAS (August 7, 2017) – Muslim Legal Fund of America joined Brennan Center for Justice and more than 50 other organizations in a letter urging U.S. congressional leadership to reject proposals to expand Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programs
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit against Palestinian Human Rights Advocacy Groups and Activists Attorneys from MLFA-funded Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America win motion to dismiss lawsuit for 'lack of subject matter jurisdiction." CHICAGO (August 21, 2017) – On Friday, U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman granted a motion to dismiss
