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Post-9/11 Frameworks

Policies and laws enacted after the 9/11 attacks that gave authorities broad detention and deportation powers, concentrating scrutiny on Muslim, Arab, and South Asian populations.

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Jan 14, 2026

Have there been policies or programs targeting Muslim noncitizens for removal since 2016?

Yes. Multiple policies and programs since 2016 have expressly or effectively singled out nationals of Muslim-majority countries for restrictions on entry and for heightened immigration enforcement tha...