Massachusetts Democrats are advancing legislation that would create a permanent state commission focused on protecting and promoting Islam.
Bill S.2134 has cleared initial committees and is currently in the state’s Senate Ways & Means Committee.
Massachusetts-based radio talk show host Jeffrey Kuhner sounded the alarm about the bill on X, saying it “guarantees Muslims will be appointed and hired across all levels of government.”
Indeed, no other religion has ever received this type of preferential treatment.
Members of the pro-Islam commission would be appointed by the governor, attorney general, legislative leaders, and “racial equity, civil rights and inclusion” committee chairs.
The 11-member body would:
– Promote research on issues affecting Muslim communities
– Inform the public, media and local governments on issues affecting American Muslims
– Foster “unity” among Muslims
– Identify, evaluate and combat reported cases of “Islamophobia”
– Recommend qualified Muslims for appointive government positions at all levels
– Advise on policy and legislation
– Assess programs and practices in all state agencies as they affect American Muslims
The bill states that the commission “may request from all state agencies whatever information and assistance the commission requires.”
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The body would also be allowed to accept and solicit funds, “including any gifts, donations, grants, or bequests, or any federal funds for any of the purposes of this section.”
These funds would be deposited in a separate account with the state secretary’s office and be expended by the commission in accordance with the law.
The legislation has raised serious Constitutional issues because it creates the first permanent state government commission built around a single religion.
“It ends separation of church & state in favor of Islam,” Kuhner argued on X. “STOP IT NOW!”
If passed, Bill S.2134 would almost certainly face First Amendment challenges.
create the first permanent state government commission built around a single religion
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