As Salaamu Alaykum, Indiana—
Yesterday, tens of thousands of people all across the country took the first steps towards beating back Trump's Muslim ban.
At airports in cities all over the U.S., we came together for a loud and powerful rejection of the ban and the Islamophobia, xenophobia, and anti-Muslim hate that's driving it—and it worked! Last night, a federal judge granted a temporary stay against the ban,1 and several detainees were released, including all of those held at Chicago's O'Hare airport.2
But the fight's not over—the Department of Homeland Security has already stated that it's ignoring the judge's stay,3 and we've heard of many all across the world that have already been deported or are being denied visas.
(Please check each individual event for details and remember that there may be some risks associated with protesting)
Whether you're Muslim yourself or have Muslim friends or family members, or you're joining us as an ally, now is the time to speak up and act.
We know that this ban is a product of the Trump administration's extreme anti-Muslim hate, and we can't allow them to further normalize policies that target people based on their religion or where they come from.
If you can attend an event near you today, check out this page for links with more details.
In solidarity,
Dustin, Linda, Mark, Mohammad, and the MPower Change team
Sources:
1. "Federal judge stays deportations under Trump Muslim country travel ban" The Guardian, Jan 28, 2017
https://act.mpowerchange.org/go/217?t=4&akid=118.108224.g4b8oT
2. "All detainees released from O’Hare after chaotic day at airport" Chicago Sun-Times, Jan 28, 2017
http://act.mpowerchange.org/go/218?t=6&akid=118.108224.g4b8oT
3. "Department of Homeland Security vows to enforce Donald Trump's travel bans, despite court order" The Independent, Jan 29, 2017
http://act.mpowerchange.org/go/219?t=8&akid=118.108224.g4b8oT
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