In addition to the targeting of Pakistani nationals, the US Department of Justice recently issued an internal memo directing the INS and US Customs to “seek out and search all individuals of Yemeni origin including US citizens but excluding individuals with diplomatic status,” according to the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.
An ADC statement reports a number of people being targeted and removed from planes, even after passing through security, then having to wait for hours for INS clearance. “Items have been removed from their luggage without explanation to them. Some individuals have even been handcuffed to poles for hours as officials questioned them.
”Other developments include the following:
* ADC reports simultaneous raids last March on 15 homes, including those of American citizens, in northern Virginia and Georgia. The raids involved 150 law enforcement agents who were part of a special task force created by the Treasury Department. Agencies involved in the raids included the INS, FBI, Customs Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the US Postal Service. All information regarding the raids was ordered sealed.
An ADC statement reports a number of people being targeted and removed from planes, even after passing through security, then having to wait for hours for INS clearance. “Items have been removed from their luggage without explanation to them. Some individuals have even been handcuffed to poles for hours as officials questioned them.
”Other developments include the following:
* ADC reports simultaneous raids last March on 15 homes, including those of American citizens, in northern Virginia and Georgia. The raids involved 150 law enforcement agents who were part of a special task force created by the Treasury Department. Agencies involved in the raids included the INS, FBI, Customs Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the US Postal Service. All information regarding the raids was ordered sealed.