To highlight the issue, a charity organised an unofficial vote that attracted almost 20,000 people called Pass Egal Wahl – which translates as a passport-doesn't-matter election.

The Muslim American Youth Foundation, a nonprofit in Burien that provides outreach, education and support to Muslim young people, is hosting a youth-focused iftar dinner that will feature guest speakers Port of Seattle Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed, Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling and SeaTac Mayor Mohamed Egal.

“This is a breakthrough settlement, making very clear the FCC has strong enforcement authority and capability to enforce its vitally important space debris rules,” FCC Enforcement Bureau Chief Loyaan Egal said in a statement.

"As satellite operations become more prevalent and the space economy accelerates, we must be certain that operators comply with their commitments," said FCC enforcement bureau chief Loyaan Egal.

A lot is connected to the words, the phrasing, but you cannot do that if you are singing every note égal.