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MAY 2020

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Assalamu'alaykum John,

As we look back at the last few months, we are humbled by the
realization that God facilitates ease amidst the difficulties. Although
we have been separated physically, we have still been able to come
together and pool our collective resources in order to make a difference
this past Ramadan. Easing other's burdens, sharing inspiration and
knowledge, and sustaining our institutions while flattening the curve
has been a community effort, and with continued resolve and God's grace,
we will overcome the challenges we face, in shaa Allah.

We are very grateful to our donors who helped us double our LaunchGood
fundraising goal for MLFA's 2020 Ramadan appeal
. We extend our heart-felt thanks to each
and every one of our valued supporters for their incredible generosity!

There were more highlights to be thankful for: the first Eid Hamid Hayat
celebrated with his family as a free man, the release of political
prisoner Ibrahim Mohammad, and the support

of allies in the cause of justice, featured below.

There were also many lows that reminded us of the somber reality of
bigotry, racism, and injustice that continue to weave through the
social, political, and economic fabric of America. Ramadan was
punctuated by the horrific video of Ahmaud Arbery's murder months after
he was gunned down by vigilantes, and Eid was followed by the flagrant
murder of George Floyd by the very people who are sworn to serve and
protect. They are just a few of the innocent souls taken too soon and
too gruesomely before our eyes. There are countless more who suffered
similar fates due to blatant discrimination, abject cruelty, and sheer
inhumanity.

Racism is the deadliest disease sweeping our world. The persecution of
others simply on the basis of their skin color, ethnicity, faith, or
identity has plagued humanity for centuries, and this country
particularly, despite its promise of 'liberty and justice for all.' The
oneness of humanity is a principle our dear Prophet Muhammad ï·º
preached in his last sermon and a cause he struggled for, championed,
and upheld.

The cure is within us. It is not based in science, but on conscience. We
must reflect on, act upon, and uphold justice at every level of society.

"And what is it that America has failed to hear? [...] It has failed to
hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met." -
Martin Luther King, Jr.

We hear our African American communities, and express our deepest
condolences for their unfathomable suffering and loss. We stand with
every community facing oppression and injustice. We vow to unravel
systemic injustice, and continue our fight to fulfill promises
of freedom and justice by
upholding an America for all.

In faith and for justice,

 

 

Ramadan Recap

 

Ramadan is usually a month that takes MLFA to hundreds of communities
across the nation to share our mission, provide updates on cases and
issues relevant to the American Muslim community, and promote the cause
of justice. This past Ramadan, the roles were reversed: the community
came to MLFA to learn about the work of justice through online
engagement. We connected with you via live programs on Facebook
, celebrated with
your families on YouTube ,
and presented 2 new video series prepared by
attorneys at the Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America and
MLFA's Executive Director, Khalil Meek.

Now that Ramadan is behind us, we invite you to take a look back
at the wealth of content shared over the last
few weeks and stay tuned for more inspiring programming to come!

Khalil Meek, Executive Director of the Muslim Legal Fund of America,
shared important cases that MLFA took on in a video series entitled MLFA
Promises: Stories of Success.

Stories include: The Haseeb Chishty Story
| Islamic African Relief
Agency (IARA) | Muthanna
Al-Hanooti | Enaam Arnaout
|  Ibrahim Dremali
and more!

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Attorneys at the Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America shared
legal lessons and reflections in their series CLCMA: Changing the Game.

Topics include: "Belief Behind Bars: Upholding Religious Freedom in
Prisons" | "No Fly, No
Reason? What the Government Has to Tell You and What We've Learned About
'The Watchlist'" | "Muslim
Ban - Hawaii v. Trump: Pumping the Break on Muslims and Refugees"
| "Essential
Considerations: Return to Work Issues for Employers Re: COVID 19"
| Nonprofit
Governance in a Crisis and
more!

 

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Case Updates

 

 

CLCMA Welcomes "Friend of Court" Brief by Electronic Frontier Foundation

**** CLCMA welcomes the expertise and input provided by the Electronic
Frontier Foundation ("EFF"), which filed an amicus or "friend of
the Court" brief supporting CLCMA client Haisam Elsharkawi. CLCMA
attorneys filed an appeal

to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of Mr. Elsharkawi
regarding his constitutional claims resulting from his mistreatment at
an airport on his way to Mecca.

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CLCMA Attorneys Argue to Preserve Due Process for Birthright Citizenship

**** CLCMA attorney and Civil Litigation Department Head Christina Jump
argued telephonically in front of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on
May 15, 2020 regarding constitutional issues related to the Hoda Muthana
case on behalf of her father, Ahmed Ali Muthana.

"This case centers on the difference between the ability to
administratively revoke a passport document, versus revocation of
citizenship status itself." she began. Answering numerous questions
from the three Justices on the panel, Ms. Jump consistently asserted the
rights of all U.S. citizens to the due process protections guaranteed by
the Constitution before United States citizenship status can be revoked
or rescinded. The Department of State cannot strip citizens of their
status, even if it revoked a document such as a passport.

Ms. Jump quotes the U.S. Supreme Court's holding that "[n]either the
Congress nor the Executive, nor the judiciary, nor all three in
concert," may strip a citizen of that status without appropriate due
process. CLCMA continues to fight for protections for the rights of all
United States citizens, and will "put the government to its proof"
should the government attempt to provide anything less.

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Eid Greetings

 

A message from American Muslim community leaders across the U.S.:

 

 

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