MCC Maryland

A masjid based in Silver Spring, Maryland working to build a strong, empowered, and inclusive Muslim community since 1981. MCC is the place to be!

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Action Item if you're traveling: Keep your passport and flight itinerary in your email and send it to your immigration attorney. #MuslimBan

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George Leventhal of MoCoMd Council says there will be many legal challenges to sanctuary cities executive order, including in Maryland.

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George Leventhal of #MoCoMd Council says they need to establish a robust legal fund for immigrants. #MuslimBan

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.@KhaledBeydoun: We're at a point where we need to identify 1. An airline that'll board 2. Airports with more "liberal" officers. #MuslimBan

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.@aayoub: Green card holders outside the country NOT on the list should accelerate travel and return to the U.S. #MuslimBan

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Concern from audience: We haven't heard strong support from .@LarryHogan for Muslim community yet. #MuslimBan

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@KhaledBeydoun: Be as ambiguous as possible if you're a U.S. citizen detained. You have the right to call an attorney. #MuslimBan

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It's unclear how #MuslimBan will impact VISA holders who are seeking a green card. #MuslimBan

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.@KhaledBeydoun: "Coalition building is not a convenience... it is a necessity." #MuslimBan

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.@KhaledBeydoun: "We need to be as angry, as mobilized on the wall." We cannot respond to #MuslimBan in a silo. #NoBanNoWall

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.@aayoub says they're getting mixed messages on the impact of #MuslimBan on green cards. Waiting for official statement. #MuslimBan

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Financial support for .@adctweets is vital, @KhaledBeydoun says. #MuslimBan

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Question from non-Muslim: What can we do? #MuslimBan

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.@aayoub: Assume your country is going to be added to the #MuslimBan. Bottom line: Seek the advice of an attorney. #MuslimBan

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@aayoub: Legal permanent residents should apply for US citizenship. BUT .@KhaledBeydoun says DON'T if you have a criminal record. #MuslimBan

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.@KhaledBeydoun: "We're in for a long fight so put your marathon shoes on." #MuslimBan

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.@KhaledBeydoun: Officers at airports are not abiding by recent stay. Many stays are simply being extended. #MuslimBan

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.@KhaledBeydoun: VISA holders should not leave the country. #MusimBan

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.@KhaledBeydoun: "This ban is the 1st of many Islamophobic policies yet to come." Muslim registry and "counter surveillance" on the horizon.

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.@aayoub: Other countries will step up against #MuslimBan, which includes restrictions on VISA app process. This impacts other countries.