MPAC Joins Liberty Coalition
to Address Civil & Human Rights
Washington, DC: The Muslim Public Affairs
Council has announced its membership in the Liberty Coalition,
a group dedicated to coordinating public policy initiatives
regarding civil liberties and human rights. The Liberty
Coalition includes groups such as the American Civil Liberties
Union (ACLU), the American Conservative Union (ACU), Common
Cause, Moveon.org Political Action, and Amnesty International.
The Liberty Coalition organizes working groups on issues
such as a National ID card, Patriot Act Reauthorization
and Title 3, Secure Flight, National Security Whistleblowers
and Domestic Spying & Surveillance. Recently, the coalition
played a leading role in the Patriot Act Reauthorization
process in a non-partisan manner.
"We believe that American Muslims can offer a model
for fighting extremism of all forms and protecting the rights
of every American as well as protecting the integrity of
America," said MPAC National Director Ahmed Younis.
"Our partnership with the Liberty Coalition demonstrates
not only our dedication to achieving that goal, but also
our efforts at engaging a diverse political spectrum as
we do so."
Through its relationship with the Coalition, MPAC will contribute
to the ongoing efforts to examine and express opinions on
legislation and other government actions that would, on
the one hand, limit the rights of citizens that would, on
the other, advance efforts to enhance citizens' rights.
For more information on our new partners at the Liberty
Coalition, please see www.libertycoalition.net.
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