New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has expanded its team to include a first-ever Director of Muslim Affairs.
Long Island resident Mohammad Awais officially started the role on Dec. 6, 2024. In this position, Awais will work with Muslim communities across New York, address their needs, and connect them with OAG’s various resources on civil rights, housing, workers’ rights, consumer protection, and more.
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