We need a #CeasefireNOW - take action and see if your lawmaker has spoken out in favor of peace: The choice for the U.S., Israel, Palestine is clear: the war and devastation can continue and risk drag...
H.R. 5961 is a reckless piece of legislation that would force the U.S. to renege on the recent prisoner swap with Iran and bar Iranian funds held abroad from being used to purchase food and medicine.�...
The following piece was published in Responsible Statecraft and was written by Ryan Costello, Policy Director of the National Iranian American Council. ‘Freezing’ Iran’s humanitar...
What does the travel ban bill do? Could it actually pass? If passed into law, would it block you from traveling to Iran? NIAC answers all of these questions and more in our FAQ memo....
One year ago, 22-year-old Mahsa Jina Amini was detained by Iranian authorities who seek to deprive women of bodily autonomy. She was beaten in their custody and killed at the hands of the state. As we...
The latest Iran deal is a win-win. A complicated prisoner swap should ease drug shortages that are killing ordinary Iranians—and put new pressure on Tehran’s leaders. Read this op-ed from NIAC Pol...
NIAC is glad to join with John Yang, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice to call for Americans to unite to reject 21st Century ‘alien land laws’. Read our latest ...
** Last updated August 8th, 2023 ** Bills that have become law: State/Federal Bill Description Status Florida SB 264 Prohibits certain individuals from “countries of concern” from purchasing prope...
Civil Rights Organizations Call Out Abbott & Texas House Over Legislation Banning Property Ownership
26 national and Texas-based American advocacy and civil rights organizations released a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, the Texas State Senate, and the Texas State Hous...
Read our talking points here. This racist bill needs to be defeated the way any bill is defeated - by mobilizing the public and forcing legislators to vote against it or remove the provisions targetin...
A moving tribute to Shervin Hajipour and all of the Iranians who have been suffering, as his song “Baraye” was honored with the Grammy Awards’ inaugural Song For Social Change Special Merit Awar...
The Biden administration is proposing major changes to forms for the 2030 census and federal government surveys. This includes the adoption of a new Middle Eastern and North African category on the Ce...