AAI has received reports that Arab Americans and advocates for Palestinian human rights have experienced difficulty reentering the United States, regardless of citizenship, residency, or visa status. If you have been singled out or experienced harassment, discrimination, or burdensome searches and intrusive questioning (including about your social media accounts or personal electronic devices) at our borders, please fill out the form below. Responses will help us document these incidents, provide follow up when necessary, advocate for the rights of our community, and ensure Arab Americans receive equal protection under the law.
**Please note all responses will be anonymized and will not be shared without your permission.**
If you are planning on traveling outside of the U.S. please consider reviewing these materials from the ACLU on your rights.
Know Your Rights: Enforcement at the Airport
Can Border Agents Search Your Electronic Devices? It’s complicated.
