I think I've read articles in the past where pilots have ordered the removal of middle eastern appearing passengers speaking Arabic, acting suspicious, and making the other passengers nervous.
“I think I’ve read articles in the past where pilots have ordered the removal of middle eastern appearing passengers speaking Arabic, acting suspicious, and making the other passengers nervous. “
Depends on company policy. He may refuse to move the plane until certain passengers are removed but officially he is not PIC till he starts moving the aircraft for flight.