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Assalaamu 'alaykum John,

Today, we commemorate the legacy of our dear brother El-Hajj Malik
El-Shabazz, Malcolm X, and the spirit of activism and passion for
justice he embodied and inspired. In light of the unique situation we
find ourselves in at this particular moment in history, we take heed of
his visionary statement:

One of the most poignant lessons to be learned from the current health
crisis is the value of retaining and empowering experts and front-line
heroes before tragedy strikes.

The American Muslim community learned this lesson first-hand nineteen
years ago.

The first terror prosecutions post-9/11 were fast and furious. At the
time, MLFA was limited to hiring lawyers to defend clients after they
had been publicly accused. Case-funding was expensive, and largely
dependent on local community support. Many cases that had merit had to
be turned away. By the time MLFA did take on a case, sometimes it was
unfortunately too late.

It was imperative to leverage experience, knowledge, and resources to
truly make an impact. Above all, MLFA wanted to be able to come through
on its promises to defend and protect the community in the best way
possible.

In addition to funding private lawyers, MLFA funded the establishment of
a non-profit law center overseen by renowned experts: The Constitutional
Law Center for Muslims in America (CLCMA). MLFA also retained
experienced attorneys, counsel and advisors at the top of their fields
to guide this new effort. Hiring salaried attorneys also allowed MLFA to
fund the same work at a third of the cost.

This is proving to be an approach that works. Not only is CLCMA gaining
credibility in the courts for its impeccable work, but it is also making
progress in dismantling some of the most elusive programs that have been
impacting the rights and liberties of American Muslims for years. CLCMA
is changing the game, and in doing so, changing the narrative that has
been scripted for Muslims - one which told a story of guilt by
suspicious association.

Building Legal Power for American Muslims also means empowering our
community from within with the help of a top corporate law attorney.
MLFA's promise is to be there for our communities by proactively
engaging them in good governance and legal compliance to ensure that
they can withstand challenges and mitigate risks for generations to
come.

By protecting our mosques, schools, charities, and institutions, we are
investing in their ability to continue having a positive impact in the
communities they serve. What we achieve today can set precedents for a
brighter future tomorrow - not just for American Muslims, but for all
who believe in the promise of America.

John, we are in a very critical time, and by God's Wisdom, during
a very special Ramadan. We have a few powerful nights to impact the
trajectory of our futures through supplication, charity, and good works.
Tonight, the 27th night of Ramadan, can be worth 1000 months.

Will you help us prepare for a brighter future based on the principles
of justice that make America a great nation and Islam a beautiful
religion?

YES, I'LL HELP BUILD A BETTER FUTURE TODAY!

In faith and for justice,

Khalil Meek
Executive Director
Muslim Legal Fund of America
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