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We are deeply disturbed by weekend reports of 60+ Iranian-Americans, including US citizens, being detained for hours at a time at US port of entry by CBP. Negah Hekmati, a US citizen traveling with her husband & two young children, were held & questioned for 5 hours. 1/
If this type of profiling sounds familiar, it’s because the aftermath of profiling & targeting Muslim and Middle Eastern communities that ramped up in 2001 are still being felt today. @DHSgov can’t infringe on people’s basic rights or profile people based on their nationality. 2/
We must keep fighting the racism and cruelty of the Trump administration and hold CBP accountable. Local law enforcement & leaders must counter these divisive tactics by rejecting racial profiling and surveillance. 3/
We urge Congress to exercise its constitutional responsibility — and are grateful to @RepJayapal and her colleagues for demanding answers from the Trump administration: ow.ly/ZRjh30q7OUC 4/4
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