We attended a presentation by Dr. Besheer Mohamed of the Pew Research Center on a nationwide survey of Muslim Americans. The survey found that while many Muslim Americans are worried about facing discrimination and hate crimes, they remain proud to be American. ​

We're headed to New York City on February 9th to do a Congressional advocacy training with the NYU Muslim Students Association! The training is free to attend with an RSVP - reserve your seat now!

We've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest on Capitol Hill with our Hill Happenings going straight to your inboxes every Friday.
January 12, 2018: Budget Fight Resumes, DACA Negotiations, Renewing Government Surveillance, Securing American Non-Profits Against Terrorism Act, SALT Deductibility Act, Tax Benefit for Homeschooling.

January 19, 2018: Government Again on the Brink of Shutdown, Bipartisan House DACA Plan, Senate Approves Surveillance Powers Renewal, Protecting Veterans from Predatory Lending Act​​​​.

January 26, 2018: Brief Government Shutdown, Protecting Independent Contractors, Bail Fairness Act, RAISE Family Caregivers Act Becomes Law, Presidential Appointment Confirmations.

Don't forget to visit our website to view our policy briefs and the latest updates. Like our Facebook page, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on news affecting Muslim Americans and our allies on Capitol Hill. Feel free to forward this newsletter to others.

Stay active,
​Ayesha, Afif, Nadia, Wardah, and Farah

​Beyond the Muslim Ban Briefing

​Poligon also attended a discussion hosted by the Brennan Center on the Trump Administration’s proposed “extreme vetting” of immigrants and visitors to the United States. Panelists highlighted the pitfalls of trying to scan social media data to determine terrorism risks and warned of its potential effects on freedom of speech.

We've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest on Capitol Hill with our Hill Happenings going straight to your inboxes every Friday.
December 1, 2017: Tax Reform Plan Stalls in the Senate, Expanding Surveillance Powers, Reducing Long-Term Unemployment Act, Allowing Concealed Carry Gun Permits Over State Lines, Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico.

December 8, 2017: Draining the Swamp, Muslim Ban 3.0 Goes into Effect, Tax Reform Goes to Conference Committee, Avoiding Government Shutdown, Higher Education Reform, Addressing Workplace Harassment, Presidential Impeachment​​​.

December 15, 2017: Deal Reached on Republican Tax Reform Plan, Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act, Restoring Net Neutrality, Student Security Act, Protecting Students From Worthless Degrees Act​.

December 22, 2017: Congress Approves Final Tax Reform Bill, Government Shutdown Averted, Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act, RAISE Family Caregivers Act.


Don't forget to visit our website to view our policy briefs and the latest updates. Like our Facebook page, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on news affecting Muslim Americans and our allies on Capitol Hill. Feel free to forward this newsletter to others.

Stay active,
​Ayesha, Afif, Nadia, and Wardah

​Poligon attended a rally on the day the House Republican tax plan was released, with members of Congress and advocates calling for a tax reform plan that would give "not one penny" in tax cuts to the wealthy and corporations. Rep. Lee (D-TX-18) and other members criticized the plan for enabling cuts to government programs like Medicare and affordable housing assistance.

We've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest on Capitol Hill with our Hill Happenings going straight to your inboxes every Friday.
November 3, 2017: GOP Tax Reform Plan, Limiting Lawsuits Against Financial Institutions, Domestic Violence Records Reporting, the Access to Affordable Housing Act, Reauthorizing CHIP Funding.

November 10, 2017: Progress on Tax Reform, Blocking the Muslim Ban, Closing Gun Access Loophole, Studying Mass Shootings and Domestic Violence, The SAFE Justice Act.

November 17, 2017: Increase in Hate Crimes, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Strengthening Background Checks for Gun Purchases, Help Students Repay Act, Permanent Residency for TPS Residents​​

We're looking for dynamic individuals passionate about Muslim Congressional advocacy to join our team! Please visit bit.ly/PoligonNational to learn more about these positions and how to apply:
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• Graphic Designer (part time, volunteer, remote)
• Marketing and Social Media Intern (part time, volunteer, remote)
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Don't forget to visit our website to view our policy briefs and the latest updates. Like our Facebook page, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter to stay up-to-date on news affecting Muslim Americans and our allies on Capitol Hill. Feel free to forward this newsletter to others.

Stay active,
Ayesha, Afif, Nadia, and Wardah

We've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest on Capitol Hill with our Hill Happenings going straight to your inboxes every Friday.
October 6, 2017: GOP Budget Proposal, Gun Regulation, CHIP Funding Expiration, DACA Relief, The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

October 13, 2017: Disaster Relief, Limiting Government Surveillance, Reforming ACA Insurance Requirements, Department of Justice Oversight

October 20, 2017: GOP Budget Advances, Bipartisan Healthcare Reform, Defunding the Muslim Ban, the Hate Crime Victim Assistance Act, Student Loan Relief, the Gender Equity in Education Act

October 27, 2017: Executive Order on Refugee Screening, the Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act, Expanding Civil Liberties, the CAMPUS HATE Crimes Act

​Poligon attended briefings by the Arab American Institute and the Fourth Amendment Advisory Committee on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to come up for Congressional reauthorization later this year. This legislation allows government agencies to monitor communications between U.S. citizens and foreign nationals, even if the foreign national is not suspected as a terror threat. Low-income, immigrant, and Muslim communities are particularly at risk for discriminatory targeting using the powers authorized in this law.

No Muslim Ban Ever March
On October 18 when the new travel ban goes fully into effect, join us in Washington, DC to stand with Muslims, immigrants, and others impacted by this discriminatory policy. ​

We've been keeping you up-to-date on the latest on Capitol Hill with our Hill Happenings going straight to your inboxes every Friday.

Hill Happenings - September 22, 2017: Hill Headlines: Graham-Cassidy Health Care Reform, National Defense Budget Increase, Criminal Justice Reform, Keeping Kids' Insurance Dependable and Secure Act, Grow American Incomes Now Act, DREAM Act Discussions

​Hill Happenings - September 29, 2017: Hill Headlines: Graham-Cassidy, GOP Tax Reform Plan, The CHRONIC Care Act, The Reverse Mass Incarceration Act, Tax Relief for Hurricane Victims

​We partnered up with Young Leaders Institute to offer a Congressional Advocacy 101 training to middle school, high school, and college students. Participants completed the training with a greater understanding about the lobbying process and were prepared to effectively advocate before their Hill day the next week on Immigration and Education issues.
Want a training in your area? Email us: [email protected]

Our team attended The Arab American Institute briefing for congressional staff on how proposed budget cuts will impact civil rights protections for marginalized communities. Many experts highlighted the importance of the office of civil rights within agencies and what Congress can do to ensure their work continues to protect impacted communities. ​