Massachusetts lawmakers are taking steps toward prioritizing the hiring of American Muslims for state government positions under a permanent Muslim commission. The group would help recommend Americans who practice Islam to appointed government positions in the New England state.
Muslim Commission Proposal
A proposed bill would create a panel of 11 Muslims appointed by Democratic Gov. Maura Healey and other state officials to represent the Islamic faith on issues such as business, economy, healthcare, and other concerns. The Muslim commission would influence government recruiting and identify and recommend qualified American Muslims for appointive positions at all levels of government.
Democratic state Sen. Jamie Eldridge, the bill’s primary sponsor, said, ‘Massachusetts has always prided itself on being a leader in equality and civil rights, a legacy this bill builds upon.’ Eldridge added, ‘American Muslims in my district and across the Commonwealth enrich our communities as students, healthcare workers, educators, small business owners, and civic leaders.’
The proposal comes as President Donald Trump has made it a mission of his administration to cut back on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the private sector and the federal government. The Trump Administration has terminated federal DEI-related contracts and eliminated DEI federal government programs.
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