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Maha Hilal is the founding Executive Director of the Muslim Counterpublics Lab, an organization that disrupts problematic narratives of Muslims that are deployed to justify state violence. She is an expert on institutionalized Islamophobia in the War on Terror and its impact on Muslims and Muslim Americans and is the author of the book, Innocent Until Proven Muslim: Islamophobia, the War on Terror, and the Muslim Experience Since 9/11.

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How Biden Can Really Support Dearborn’s Muslim Community

HOLLOW WORDS

Israel’s war on the Palestinian people—which Biden wholeheartedly supports—is the current driving force for anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, and anti-Palestinian hate in America.

Maha Hilal | Published Feb 05, 2024
opinion

Israel’s War Isn’t on Hamas—It’s on the Palestinian People

INHUMANITY

Members and advisers of the Israeli government screamed the quiet part loud this week—they don’t care about avoiding civilian casualties.

Maha Hilal | Published Oct 15, 2023
opinion

Ordinary U.S. Muslims Still Victimized by ‘War on Terror’

WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS

More than two decades after 9/11, the Orwellian terrorism watchlist still wreaks havoc on the lives of Muslim American travelers.

Maha Hilal | Published Sep 09, 2023
opinion

Closing Gitmo Won’t Erase Crimes Committed Against Muslims

JUSTICE FOR ALL?

The men who’ve been imprisoned there for decades have been convicted of no crime. But even the ones who’ve been released endure the stain of presumed guilt.

Maha Hilal | Published Jul 17, 2023
opinion

Imam Kept From Muslim’s Execution: ‘This Was Just Politics’

CONVICTIONS WITHOUT COURAGE

The Supreme Court overturned an appeal court that had ruled, “If Ray were a Christian, he would have a profound benefit; because he is a Muslim, he is denied that benefit.”

Maha Hilal | Published Feb 13, 2019

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