The American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council and the Muslim American Veterans Association
Amici Curiae
Douglas Laycock, Counsel of Record The American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Council and the Muslim American Veterans Association are the two largest organizations comprised exclusively of Muslims who have served in the armed forces of the United States. Douglas Laycock is associate dean for research at the University of Texas School of Law. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for the Respondent as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on August 3, 2009. American Muslims have fought in every American war, beginning with the Revolution. They have fought in substantial and increasing numbers in the wars…
