ABOUT US

The Muslim Justice Initiative is a New York based not-for-profit entity working to protect the civil rights of Muslims in America.  MJI was founded in 2008 in response to a climate of religious intolerance, racism and curtailment of civil rights faced by Muslims including unwarranted surveillance, harassment, threats, imprisonment, and even torture at the hands of the government.  

MJI also seeks to assist Muslims who are the victims of government sponsored pressure tactics in prosecuting terror cases, including illegal discrimination, police misconduct, prosecutorial overreaching and inhumane jail and prison conditions.  

MJI conducts public education campaigns to assist them in asserting their rights. Additionally MJI refers people to other organizations that may be able to help.  MJI also, acts as public advocates for individuals and campaigns to support justice in specific cases.