New Fingerprinting System Still Targets Muslims
The ACLU says that the new fingerprinting system is likely to cause confusion and will continue to track Muslims and Arabs based on national origin.
"Contrary to assertions by the Homeland Security Department, the US VISIT program is an addition to -- not a substitute for -- the notorious special registration program that singled out Arab and Muslim men because of their national origin and that continues to subject them to special and confusing requirements," said Timothy Edgar, an ACLU Legislative Counsel. "Only one part of the special registration program -- the part that requires re-registration at local immigration offices -- was suspended last year. But, Arab and Muslim men are still subject to different requirements than other visitors."
[link via TomPaine's Take on the News]
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