Race Matters

This blog will feature stories and current developments on the government’s special registration program, and immigration policies that treat people differently based on race, religion, or ethnicity. The goal is to educate the public about a little known program that continues to impact thousands of individuals and their families and motivate the government to reject programs that target foreign nationals for immigration enforcement on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religion.

Jan 27, 2010

Targeting Needles or Adding More Hay?: Airport Profiling, 'Countries of Interest', and American Security

On January 11, the Arab American Institute hosted a Hill briefing where the Department of Homeland Security's newest changes in airport security were discussed.

The briefing included perspectives and recommendations from experts on national security, civil liberties, and the ethnic American experience and featured:

Michael German: Policy Counsel, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Jumana Musa: Policy Director, Rights Working Group (RWG)

Amardeep Singh: Director of Programs and Advocacy, Sikh Coalition

Moderated by Dr. James Zogby: President, Arab American Institute

For more information and to watch the briefing, visit:

http://www.aaiusa.org/issues/4464/aai-hill-briefing-targeting-needles-or-adding-more-hay-airport-profiling-countries-of-interest-and-american-security

Race Matters

Jan 27, 2010

Targeting Needles or Adding More Hay?: Airport Profiling, 'Countries of Interest', and American Security

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