Arab Americans face discrimination often, but get less protection than other minorities [Opinion]
, a group of largely Christian-identifying Palestinian men and one Kenyan woman, who were subjected to early morning raids and imprisonment. The U.S. government tried to deport them for 20 years under the McCarran-Walter Act, an anti-communist law later declared unconstitutional. These men were merely organizing to educate Americans about the daily violence Palestinians are subject to in the Occupied Territories and the untold history of their expulsion.
Our collective supporters are prevented from criticizing Israel, and this is used as a tactical weapon to silence us. The Anti-Defamation League in San Diego and Imperial counties says it wants to protect all ethnic minorities, and for the most part, it does an excellent job regarding antisemitism and most forms of bigotry. However, it does not name or protect Arab Americans within groups who are discriminated against.
Over a year ago, we made a request at the San Diego Regional Hate Crimes Coalition meeting to everyone, including ADL San Diego, to list us as they name other groups. Our rationale was that at the very least we would be among other minorities. We are still unnamed. It may be assumed we are “represented” under Islamophobia, though more than half of Arab Americans are Christian.
The fair and equal integration of Arab Americans advantages everyone. Our country, our culture, our economy, our foreign affairs and our safety must serve and include everyone. It’s time to not only make room but to recognize how the exclusion of Arab Americans whose source is anti-Palestinianism compromises and harms the humanity and contributions of all Americans.
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