American Muslims, whether citizens, permanent residents or visa holders, were warned the risk of “forced exile” when travelling overseas or attempting to return to the United States. Muslim travellers have been urged to know their legal rights if they are placed on “no-fly list.” In the past few months, a number of reports have been received about American Muslims stranded overseas when they are placed on the government’s no-fly list. Those barred from returning to the United States report being denied proper legal representation, being subjected to FBI pressure tactics to give up the constitutionally guaranteed right to remain silent, having their passports confiscated without due process, and being pressured to become informants for the FBI. These individuals however have not been told why they were placed on the no-fly list or how to remove their names from the list.
U.S. MUSLIMS FACE EXILE THREAT
U.S. MUSLIMS FACE EXILE THREAT
