Posted on 02/24/2017 10:12:16 PM PST by Jyotishi
In a shocking development, it has been revealed that the son of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was detained for hours by immigration officials earlier this month at a Florida airport, and was repeatedly asked about his religion.
Muhammad Ali Jr, 44, and his mother, Khalilah Camacho-Ali, the first wife of Muhammad Ali, were arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on February 7 after an event in Jamaica, when they were pulled aside while going through customs because of their 'Arabic-sounding names', reports the USA Today quoting Ali's family friend and lawyer Chris Mancini.
Camacho-Ali was let go after she showed them a photo of herself with her ex-husband, however, her son was not so lucky as he was badgered for two straight hours, where he was repeatedly asked 'Where did you get your name from?' and 'Are you Muslim?'
When Ali Jr responded that yes, he is a Muslim, the officers kept questioning him about his religion and where he was born.
Mancini said he and the Ali family are contemplating filing a federal lawsuit and are currently trying to find out how many other people have been subjected to the same treatment as Ali Jr.
"Imagine walking into an airport and being asked about your religion. This is classic customs profiling," he said.
Mancini also emphasised that the line of questioning was clearly designed to produce answers that corroborate what officials want to hear, adding that neither Camacho-Ali nor Ali Jr have ever been subjected to detainment before, despite extensive global travel experience.
"To the Ali family, it's crystal clear that this is directly linked to Mr Trump's efforts to ban Muslims from the United States," Mancini said, referring to President Trump's executive order signed Jan 27 that instituted a ban for citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries.
Meanwhile, Trump promised the nation on Friday that his administration is working on a 'brand new action' that will foil attempts by potential terrorist elements from entering the United States.
Addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference, the President emphasised that he will not disappoint Americans.
White House officials have said a new immigration ban will be released shortly after his first one sparked protests and faced a blockade in court, reports the Guardian.
IMAGE: Muhammad Ali Jr. Photograph: ANI
Good. Should be stoped and vetted.
His dad believed that white people are the devils and ... well go look up what Black Muslims in the U.S. believe. Crazy stuff.
NEVER hear it discussed in the MSM either.
That’s because there’s several million mass murderers in the middle east named Mohammed. That’s my best guess as to why.
The name “Muhammad Ali” in the Arab world is about as unusual as “Fred Smith” is (or was?;) in the USA. Don’t take any chances!!!
Uh huh..lets see what the of the side of the story is.
‘because of their Arabic-sounding names’
Sounds like BS. Customs doesn’t provide explanations.
It would be unusual for customs to screen American citizens like they were aliens (foreign nationals) entering the United States, regardless of name or religion...
Good.
Shoud have stuck with Cassius Clay.
very good.
Shocking? I don’t think so.
Too bad, bub.
Ali: “What’s my name?.....WHAT’S MY NAME”?.......A long time ago. Where have all the years gone?
Good! That’s what they are being paid to do...checking on Mohammeds Sons. Keep up the good work!
“Are Ali Jr. and associates American citizens?”
“It would be unusual for customs to screen American citizens like they were aliens (foreign nationals) entering the United States, regardless of name or religion”
Exactly.
But, one never knows nowadays when you’re gonna get the glove treatment regardless.
Middle Eastern regimes seem liberal by comparison.
Fake news?
Good!
If true, it indicates they are finally scrutinizing the muzz-holes. They shouldn’t even be allowed to fly.
Where was he flying in from??
Jamaica, as the article says.
Lots of muslim terrorists there! /sarc
Missed that. Maybe suspected of drug smuggling? I was briefly detained, me and my girlfriend, when returning from Jamaica.
I was there!
Professionally. Was on the news staff of WBNS-TV, Columbus, Ohio. The local sports media refused to use Ali's "new" name. Called him "Champ." Ali was incensed! I agree with those who claim this is fake news. If it's true, somebody needs a bit more training.
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