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Policy Brief on the Integration of American Muslims

Policy Brief on the Integration of American Muslims. Dominique Parris, Kenzie Kittle, Matt Falk. The Question. What action s hould the United States Government take to better integrate American Muslims into society?. Background. Influence of African Americans on Islam

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Policy Brief on the Integration of American Muslims

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  1. Policy Brief on the Integration of American Muslims Dominique Parris, Kenzie Kittle, Matt Falk

  2. The Question What action should the United States Government take to better integrate American Muslims into society?

  3. Background • Influence of African Americans on Islam • NOI- Contradiction of “True Islam” • Skewed perception of Islam by Non-Muslim Americans • Islamophobia • September 11th Attacks • Spurred on by the media

  4. Why is this a problem? • Skewed Perception of Islam • Growing number of Muslims • 2.6 Million in 2010 to 6.2 Million in 2030 • Avoiding Internal Conflict

  5. Continued

  6. What have we already done? • Absence of an Action • No direct laws towards Muslims • Anti-Immigration and Terrorism Laws • Patriot Act- increased surveillance and ability to detain without proof • Criminal Alien Removal Act- law enforcement can send immigrants back to country of origin • National Security Entry-Exit Registration System- interrogation, fingerprinting, photographs on entry to country. • Sharia Law Ban (House Bill 296)

  7. Continued • Dress Violations • Wallace Jaffrey Court Case • Dearborn Michigan Policies • Footbaths • Halal Food

  8. Policy Options

  9. Recommendation • Make Public School Calendars accommodate Eid • Economically superior • Raises awareness of the religion • Already has small scale success

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