Melissa Chaudhry is a writer, speaker, and advocate for constitutional government and human dignity. Her debut book, Service & Sacrifice, tells the true story of her husband—Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a U.S. Army veteran and 100% service-connected disabled wheelchair user—who was targeted for refusing unlawful surveillance and later seized by ICE at a citizenship appointment. Writing from the front lines of a 25-year legal fight, Chaudhry explores how fear, bureaucracy, and surveillance can hollow out a republic—and how ordinary people keep it alive through empathy, humanity, and memory. A Muslim mother of two, she has campaigned for public office and continues to work for peace, due process, and accountability in American institutions.

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	Service and Sacrifice: One American Soldier's Fight to Defend the U.S. Constitution: The Untold Story of Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Service and Sacrifice: One American Soldier's Fight to Defend the U.S. Constitution: The Untold Story of Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Melissa Chaudhry rated a book it was amazing Barrayar (Vorkosigan Saga, #7) by Lois McMaster Bujold (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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