This program explores the direct impact on the American Muslim community following the signing of the executive order banning individuals from Muslim majority countries from entering the United States. Included in the discussion is a reference to litigation across the country concerning the Ban, statistics around increased incidents of Islamophobia following the order, and personal accounts of individuals and families directly impacted by the Ban.
November 13, 2020 RAPID RESPONSE
Islamophobia After the Muslim Ban
Speakers
- Engy Abdelkader, Co-Chair, Rights of Immigrants Committee, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
- Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Deputy Director, Council on American-Islamic Relations
- Ashraf W. Nubani, Attorney, AWN Point Law
- Mehwish Shaukat, Litigation Associate, O’Melveny & Myers, LLP
- Saleema Snow, Professor of Law & Director, Legal Writing Program, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
Moderator
- Roula Allouch, Attorney, Graydon; National Board Chair, Council on American-Islamic Relations; Council Member, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice; Co-Chair, Bullyproof Committee, ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice
Co-Sponsors: Council on American-Islamic Relations, National Association of Muslim Lawyers
Resources
Transcript: Islamophobia After the Muslim Ban
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