No Fly List Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the No Fly List?
A list of people not allowed to fly, created in December 2001 after 9/11
What event prompted the creation of the No Fly List?
9/11 terrorist attacks
What percentage of names in the No Fly List database were found to be of Muslim faith?
98%
Who managed the No Fly List initiative?
The Transport Security Admission
What accusations have been made against the No Fly List?
Racial profiling against Muslims, South Asians, and Middle Eastern people
What was the response of Mayor Mohamed Khairullah regarding the No Fly List?
He expressed that it ‘reeks of profiling’ and caused uneasiness for the future of his children
Fill in the blank: The No Fly List has led to a sense of _______ and discrimination against people of Muslim race.
racism
What example illustrates the impact of the No Fly List on individuals?
Saddiq Long, a 10-year US Air Force Veteran, was banned from flying despite committing no crimes
True or False: The No Fly List has only affected individuals who have committed crimes.
False
What did Saddiq Long’s lawyer state about the treatment of American Muslims?
Muslims have been trated as dangerous especially when flying
What humiliation did a 19-year-old Somali-American Muslim face regarding the No Fly List?
He was barred from flying and had to return home with his luggage
How has 9/11 caused for racial profiling amongst Muslim men in the No Fly List?
It stems from the belief that people of Muslim origin are ‘terrorists’ and should not be allowed to fly
What years are specifically mentioned in this essay?
2001-2012
