April 16, 2012
Congressman John Conyers Jr.
Congressional District 14th
669 Federal Bldg.
231 W. Lafayette
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Re: Amer Bill 4118
Dear Congressman Conyers:
We are elated by the good news that you have agreed to consider introducing … Read More
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
Early Arab American literary contributions are not mainstream. I am, therefore, especially gratified to learn of a national effort to recognize one of our community’s formidable figures.
A Congressional initiative is shaping
April 12, 2012
Sen. Daniel Inouye Sen. Mitch McConnell
President Pro Tempore Minority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Sen. Richard Durbin
Chairman
Senate Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights Committee
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Re: Expressing concern over … Read More
For Immediate Release:
AAF Joins Groups That Oppose Religious Freedom Commission Appointment
New commissioner believes ‘operationally, Islam is not peaceful.’
(Washington, D.C., April 12, 2012) – Over forty groups and individuals today sent a letter to U.S. Senators Inouye, McConnell … Read More
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
The governor said he believes now more than ever that only under Israeli control can people of all faiths worship together at the holy site of Jerusalem. “There is no question that that
Chris Christie arrived in Israel Monday for a visit billed as a “Jersey to Jerusalem: Economic Growth, Diplomacy, Observance” – accompanied by his family and a delegation of 14 business and Jewish leaders.
April 3, 2012
Mr. Paul Salvatoriello
Deputy Attorney General
Hughes Justice Complex
25 Market Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Via email to Paul.Salvatoriello@lps.state.nj.us
Dear Mr. Salvatoriello:
Thank you very much for reaching out to me on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, on … Read More
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
Almost four years ago, a bittersweet victory was the outcome of a three-day trial in which a federal judge ruled in favor of iImamMohammad Qatanani’s petition to become a permanent U.S. resident.
The castigation of American Muslims is now a national pastime. From unforgiving Internet defamation to political candidates’ indignant statements, to a massive spying campaign by the NYPD, and to more of the so-called
Below is the full text of Sen. Menendez’ reply to our letter urging him to demand a full investigation of the NYPD spying on American Muslims. We thank the Senator for … Read More
