Amir Makled, a Lebanese American attorney, felt he was racially profiled after being questioned by immigration officials upon returning to Detroit from vacation. The agents sought to search his phone, indicating they were aware of his high-profile legal cases, particularly concerning protests against Israeli actions in Gaza. This incident raises concerns about targeted questioning of Arab Americans and the implications of current administration policies, particularly in relation to activism and asylum cases. Makled's experience reflects a troubling trend in how racial identity intersects with law enforcement at borders.
So immediately I knew they're gonna take me in for questioning. And that's when I felt like I was being racially profiled or targeted because I am Arab.
To me, there's a clear correlation... looking into attorneys who are taking on cases for people seeking asylum or these major law firms in Washington that he issued executive orders on.
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