Defending Civil Rights of American Muslims: Issues, Strategies, and the Need for Allies

Since September 11th, 2001, Muslims in America have faced increased discrimination and religious profiling. Muslims face employment discrimination, religious profiling by law enforcement agencies, and efforts to limit Muslims’ religious expression. Threats to religious freedom against Muslims endanger all American’s freedom to practice (or not practice religion). This workshop will explore:
• Civil rights facing Muslims;
• Common misperceptions of Islam;
• Tactics and strategies for advancing Muslim civil rights;
• The need for non-Muslim allies to be in solidarity with Muslims to support religious equality.