(SACRAMENTO, 5/16/2022) – The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today is hosting its 11th annual Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) virtually.
SEE: 11th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol
WHAT: 11th Annual Muslim Day at the Capitol
WHEN: Monday, May 16 to Friday, May 20
WHERE: Virtual. Meeting schedule: ca.cair.com/mdac/legislativemeetings
CONTACT:
CAIR San Francisco Bay Area, Communications Coordinator, Arooba Kazmi, a-kazmi@cair.com
CAIR Greater Los Angeles Area, Digital Communications Manager, Enjy El-Kadi, eelkadi@cair.com
CAIR Sacramento Valley/Central California, Communications Manager, Zoha Raza, zraza@cair.com
CAIR San Diego, Associate Executive Director Tazheen Nizam, tnizam@cair.com
During MDAC, American Muslims from across California meet state legislators, discuss issues of concern, and help bring about positive social change.
Last year, hundreds of American Muslims attended the virtual event.
This year, the MDAC legislative agenda is focusing on five bills: AB 1947: Freedom from Hate Crimes Act, SB 1161: Public Transit Ridership Safety, AB 2549: Ending Street Harassment, AB 1766: California IDs for All, and SB 1038: Prohibition of Biometric Surveillance by Law Enforcement.
CAIR-SV/CC is an office of CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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