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Arab and Muslim Americans still face extensive surveillance and discrimination 20 years after 9/11

by ADC Team

Despite the passage of time and great many efforts by states and groups to address the violations of civil rights of Arab and Muslim Americans by the federal and state governments, surveillance and fear still persist within the community at large.

Arab and Muslim Americans still face invasive inspections at airports based on their ethnicities, national origins and faith. The FBI still maintain a plethora of surveillance programs such as watch lists and No Fly List many of which have trickled down to the local level creating an enveloping state of fear for many members of the community. It’s time for the federal government to end these invasive programs that violate the civil rights of Arab and Muslim American citizens.

Click here to read full article from American Independent.

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