Advice from the Constitutional Law Center for Muslim in America on President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Immigration from Muslim Majority Countries
On Friday evening, January 27, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order, which:
Civil Rights
Should You Speak With Law Enforcement?
There are many different situations when the public may come into contact with law enforcement. Each interaction has its own set of guidelines and advice. This month, I address law enforcement interactions in a criminal context. Deciding whether or not to talk to law enforcement is a difficult decision. As a criminal defense attorney, there are several rules that guide advice.
Muslim Pilot Grounded Without Explanation, Lawsuit Claims
DALLAS – Oct 26, 2016 – After seven years of exemplary service, pilot Ameer Siddiqui was suspended and later fired because an unidentified employee allegedly viewed him as a “security concern,” according to an employment discrimination lawsuit filed against Netjets, Inc., and amended this morning in the Southern District Court of Florida (Case No. 1:16-cv-23924).
Immigration Debate Moves to Howard County as Politicians Consider 'Sanctuary' Bill
President-elect Donald Trump made his preferred policies on immigration clear during the campaign: Build a wall on the Mexican border, deport millions of undocumented immigrants, increase the number of immigration agents and establish a registry of Muslims entering from other countries.
Why Trump’s Proposed Targeting of Muslims Would Be Unconstitutional
As a candidate, Donald Trump notoriously called for a ban on the entrance of all Muslims, a database to track Muslims in the United States, for aggressive surveillance of “the mosques,” and for closing down mosques.
Legally Speaking With the Constitutional Law Center for Muslims In America Handling Employment Complaints Tactfully and Lawfully
There’s a knock on your door from an employee alleging discrimination. The employee doesn’t want to cause a problem, and asks you not to say anything. But, the employee is definitely uncomfortable, and mentions that a supervisor (who just gave that employee a poor review) made comments when no one else was around, that made this employee uncomfortable.