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Racial profiling and surveillance of Arabs in the US
Essential Middle East explores how public reporting of what’s considered suspicious activity has made Muslims a target.
Published On 29 Dec 2022
A recent Arab American Action Network report in Illinois analyzed more than 200 police documents. It found that suspicious activity reports have criminalised Arabs and Muslims under the guise of “public safety”. Further investigation by the community group has revealed a crisis in racial profiling and surveillance of Arabs and Muslims in the United States.
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In this episode:
- Muhammad Sankari, lead organiser at the Arab American Action Network (@aaanmarkaz)
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan. Our sound designer is George Alwer. The lead engagement producer is Aya Elmileik, and the assistant engagement producer is Munera Al Dosari. Our executive producer is Omar Al Saleh. Ney Alvarez is the head of audio. The show is hosted by Sami Zeidan.
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Source: Al Jazeera