Statement by MAS on the Death of Tyre Nichols

Statement by MAS on the Death of Tyre Nichols

(Washington D.C. January 27th, 2023 )- The Muslim American Society condemns the brutal beating and murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers. On January 7th, police officers tased, pepper sprayed and brutally beat Tyre Nichols after a traffic...
MAS Condemns the Police Murder of Amir Locke

MAS Condemns the Police Murder of Amir Locke

(Minneapolis, MN) February 3rd, 2022- In the early morning of February 2nd, Minneapolis police killed 22-year-old Amir Locke in his apartment, shooting him in the span of nine seconds after entering without clearly announcing themselves.   The horrifying and...
MAS Applauds Derek Chauvin Guilty

MAS Applauds Derek Chauvin Guilty

April 21st, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (St Paul, MN, 4/21/2021) The Muslim American Society applauds today’s guilty verdict in the trial of police officer Derek Chauvin. The police murder of George Floyd was a devastating tragedy that sparked some of the largest...