We have to give the outfits their moment.​ Our guests understood the assignment and showed up in style for MLFA's 25th Anniversary Gala!

ICE officers are bound by the Constitution, protecting everyone against excessive force and unreasonable searches, regardless of immigration status.​ When officers cross those legal limits, they must be held accountable. Support our legal work.​ MLFA.org

Part 3 Our fellows traveled to Dallas from universities across the country for MLFA's 25th Anniversary Gala and brought us along for the day.​ Same day. Four different camera rolls.​ Here's October 3 through their eyes.

Part 2 Our fellows traveled to Dallas from universities across the country for MLFA's 25th Anniversary Gala and brought us along for the day.​ Same day. Four different camera rolls.​ Here's October 3 through their eyes.

Part 1 Our fellows traveled to Dallas from universities across the country for MLFA's 25th Anniversary Gala and brought us along for the day.​ Same day. Four different camera rolls.​ Here's October 3 through their eyes.

Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home earlier this week. Now, the Trump administration is investigating whether her U.S. citizenship can be revoked.​ At MLFA, we remain committed to protecting constitutional rights and ensuring that due process is upheld.

For undocumented immigrants, a flight, road trip, or bus ride can bring you into contact with immigration officials, especially in places you may not expect.​ Knowing where those risks can come up matters. Download MLFA's resource. tinyurl.com/2beu2run

Islamic books have been removed from prison libraries, access to imams has been restricted, and Muslim religious practice has been treated as a security concern under policies shaped by the War on Terror.​ Read the full blog. tinyurl.com/3pphsjp9

For decades, Muslims in America have been told there is a right way to be accepted.​ This piece by Zaid Yousef, MLFA's NSCDC Fellow, challenges the idea of the "Good Muslims" and asks who gets to decide what makes a Muslim acceptable in the first place.​ tinyurl.com/2h2bw6nd

MLFA's 25th Anniversary Gala was made possible by the sponsors who stood behind it.​ Your support helped create a night that honored where MLFA has been, celebrated the people who helped build it, and gave us room to look towards the next 25.​ Thank you.

MLFA's NSCDC Deputy Director, Sufia Khalid, explains how the legal system built after 9/11 is now reaching immigrants, Palestine activists, and more.​ Once the government is allowed to make exceptions for one group, those exceptions can reach everyone.​ tinyurl.com/yt4sa33j

At our 25th Anniversary Gala, we were proud to honor Dr. Bazian with MLFA's Keepers of Justice Lifetime Achievement Award.​ For years, Dr. Bazian has stood behind our mission, championed our work, and helped MLFA grow through moments when few believed in what we were building.

MLFA's NSCDC Fellow, Caroline Mann, traces how decades of post-9/11 counterterrorism policy helped shape the legal framework we are seeing used today.​ She examines how protected beliefs and advocacy can become treated as matters of national security.​ tinyurl.com/h9kphfry

If you are in the U.S. on a visa, there are things you need to know before you travel...​ Check your status. ​ Carry the right documents. ​ Know what to do.​ Download our resource before your next trip and share it with someone who may need it.​ mlfa.org/domestic-travel-inf…

We will never speak of October 7 as though history began that morning.​ Palestinian history did not start in 2023. The displacement, occupation, violence, and loss go back generations.​ Remembering October 7 means remembering what came before too.

You showed up. You filled the room. And you made the night unforgettable. Thank you to everyone who joined us for MLFA’s 25th Anniversary Gala.

A green card does NOT mean you are safe from immigration trouble while traveling inside the U.S.​ A traffic stop, a question answered the wrong way, and more can be enough to create serious issues.​ Download MLFA's resource before your next trip.​ mlfa.org/domestic-travel-inf…

A lot went into filling a room like this.​ ​ We are grateful to our 25th Anniversary Gala Host Committee who helped spread the word, connect with our community, and made this celebration possible.

Last night, you helped us reach $1 million. We are deeply grateful to every person who showed up and believed in this work. May Allah accept every dollar given, multiply its impact, and allow us to use it with wisdom, courage, and integrity in the pursuit of justice.

We are grateful to recognize Oasis International Market as our final Silver Sponsor of MLFA's 25th Anniversary Gala.​ Their continued support reflects the strength of the community standing behind this work.​ Thank you for being part of this special event.