Muslim Bar Groups Accuse Law Firms of Fueling Islamophobia (1)

Nov. 14, 2023, 5:59 PM UTCUpdated: Nov. 14, 2023, 7:03 PM UTC

Law firms’ “one-sided support for Israel” is contributing to rising “Islamophobia and anti-Arab sentiment” in the US, according to Muslim American lawyer groups.

The groups, including the American Muslim Bar Association and the National Association of Muslim Lawyers, on Monday sent a letter to the nation’s top 100 law firms. They urged the firms to take specific steps to support Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim legal professionals as the Israel-Hamas war continues, sparking protest and debate across the US.

“Some firms’ uneven treatment of this highly sensitive issue is sadly dehumanizing Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim lives, creating a workplace that is ...

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