well-documented phenomenon<\/span>.<\/a> Many Arab Americans say that they are especially targeted for increased scrutiny while traveling because of their ethnicity, or cultural dress.<\/p>\n\u201cCommunity leaders have long raised serious concerns about experiences with the travel screening process, and this new role will be a vital link between these communities and Customs and Border Patrol officials to help address these concerns and other important civil rights issues,\u201d Peters said. \u201cThis is a key step to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security and its component agencies are effectively serving all of our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Last week, Senator Peters and Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissionor Troy Miller joined Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud for a discussion that included the new position.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, I will continue working with Secretary Mayorkas and Customs and Border Protection to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security is able to facilitate secure and efficient trade and travel into the United States while protecting our borders and respecting Americans\u2019 civil rights and liberties,\u201d Peters said.<\/p>\n
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