Find out who the Muslim lawyers in your community are. Get them to be the community's legal experts. They don't just have to support and help in bigger causes. They can even offer free legal clinics at the mosque for individuals who need such services. This is a great activity not just for a Masjid or Islamic center, but also for Muslim schools.
Rallies are public shows of support or disapproval for a specific action or policy.
It is a great way to raise the profile of an issue. This will be a good way to not only build some bridges, but also to remove the fear of authorities that so many Muslims have, especially those coming from authoritarian, dictatorial regimes. Use your noticeboard to promote civil rights Post on your Masjid or center's noticeboard information about the rights and duties of citizens. As well, put up information about how to write to the media and different agencies where civil rights violations and discrimination cases are reported. Build an interfaith coalition in support of civil rights Mosques, churches and synagogues can cooperate on issues of common concern in a spirit of mutual tolerance and respect.