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SEPTEMBER 2019

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Assalamu'alaykum John,

Our story began eighteen years ago, after
the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Muslim Legal Fund of America was established by a coalition of civil
rights activists seeking to redress systemic discrimination against
Arabs, Muslims, and South Asians. While these communities have
historically not been immune from discrimination, the tragic terrorist
attacks of 9/11 caused a surge in discrimination, hate crimes, and
unlawful profiling by both public and private actors.

MLFA aimed to develop effective strategies and pursue constructive
solutions to counter discrimination against American Muslims in the
legal justice system. MLFA's strategy evolved to focus on proactive
engagement of our Muslim organizations, schools, mosques, and charities,
while also supporting numerous public interest cases in matters
concerning national security law. It spearheaded and funded a
strategically focused, specialized law center, the Constitutional Law
Center for Muslims in America, in order to retain the best counsel and
promote legal compliance to empower and protect our communities from the
inside, out.

Since its founding, MLFA continues to fund efforts aimed at restoring
the fundamental American principles of fairness and equality for which
our Founding Fathers fought so hard to establish. MLFA enjoys the
support of thousands of Americans of diverse backgrounds who believe
that the ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice for all apply equally
to Muslims in America. Watch the video
above to learn more about the past, present, and future of MLFA.

To all of our supporters: thank you for helping us fund the work that
makes justice, possible. Standing up to injustice today will protect our
families and institutions for a brighter future, tomorrow.

In faith and for justice,

 

 

Program Highlights

 

 

Nonprofit Board Summit a Resounding Success

Inspired by their attendance at CLCMA's inaugural Nonprofit Board Boot
Camp held in conjunction with MLFA's Muslim Nonprofit Leadership
Conference (MNLC) last December, Islamic Center of Irving partnered with
the Nonprofit Practice Group at CLCMA for the Nonprofit Board &
Executive Leadership Legal & Compliance Summit on August 17, 2019 held
at ICI. The Conference was attended by over 60 local leaders from
Masjids and nonprofit organizations. This day long workshop included
presentations given by Shari F. Crittendon of CLCMA and a leading
employment attorney out of Washington D.C.

The goal of the CLCMA Conference is to empower like-minded people in the
Muslim nonprofit community by connecting them to a peer network who are
experiencing the same leadership challenges and triumphs and providing
information and tools to support optimal and compliant leadership. This
is done by crafting educational panels and experiences that are rich in
content and researched with passion.

This valuable day-long workshop brought community leaders together as
they learned about employment and volunteer issues, governance, and
board roles and responsibilities. There was a special afternoon session
specifically for teachers and other employees that focused on employee
responsibilities such as mandatory reporter laws, sexual or other
harassment, and social media do's and don'ts.

Each participant came away with valuable materials to share with others
in their organization that included information on Texas nonprofit law
and sample policies and procedures. Those who attended spoke highly
about the content and expertise of the presenters and expressed their
gratitude for the information and connection to others in the community.
Special thanks to ICI for their hospitality and generosity.

Be on the lookout for future CLCMA Nonprofit Practice Group events in
cities near you!

 

Volunteer Program Underway to Build Legal Power for American Muslims

Muslim Legal Fund of America's Executive Director, Khalil Meek, met with
MLFA's Seattle team of volunteers this past weekend to collaborate on
efforts to Build Legal Power for American Muslims. A special thank you
to the volunteers who put in time and effort to make this a successful
event!

If you would like to organize a similar event and promote the work that
makes justice possible, join MLFA's Volunteer Network
today!

 

 

Law Center Updates

 

 

Federal Court Confirms Plaintiff's Standing Based on Risk of Future
Harm While Traveling, and Also Allows Tort Claims Against the Government
for False Imprisonment to Proceed

Last month, we shared CLCMA client Haisam Elsharkawi's story, and thanks
to the generous support of our donors, his case is moving forward, with
a recent ruling in his favor.

Read More Here

CLCMA Congratulates CAIR's Victory in Challenge to Federal Terror
Watchlist

Recently, a federal district court in the Eastern District of Virginia
ruled that the government's "terrorist Watchlist," used by the TSA and
disseminated to thousands of other "partners" with whom the government
shares it, is unconstitutional.

"We commend the CAIR litigation team for this hard fought victory, and
look forward to continuing to fight for our own clients who also bravely
challenge actions which deprive them of their own constitutionally
protected rights, without furthering the government's actual interests
in national security," remarked Christina Jump, Civil Litigation
Department Head at the Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America.

"Abiding by the laws of this land and the constitutional rights
guaranteed to all strengthens our nation; violating those rights weakens
it."

CLCMA expects there will likely be appeals and further clarifications
needed for implementation of this decision, and looks forward to helping
in the fight to protect the constitutional rights of all in the United
States, without any unjustified deprivation.

Read Full Statement Here

The Civil Litigation Department at the

Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America

is currently handling 24 active cases across the U.S.:

* 9 active litigation cases currently pending in Washington, D.C.
district court

* 3 appellate cases pending before the 11th Circuit court of appeals

* 1 case pending in the Middle District of Florida

* 1 case pending in the Northern District of Texas (Dallas federal
court)

* 2 cases pending in the Central District of California

* 3 cases pending in the Northern District of Illinois (Chicago federal
court)

* 1 case pending in the Eastern District of Michigan

* 1 case pending before the 3rd Circuit court of appeals

* 1 case pending in the Western District of Pennsylvania

* 1 case pending in the Southern District of New York

* 1 case pending in federal court in Seattle, WA

 

 

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