IMPORTANT: So the CBP lied when they said there was no directive to profile people at the border. Looks like there is indeed a directive asking officers to profile people based on their national origin (Iranian, Lebanese, Palestinian) and their religion and sect (Shia). pic.twitter.com/RP7SipnY8A
— Negar Mortazavi نگار مرتضوی (@NegarMortazavi) January 30, 2020
TTRT - Tactical Terrorism Response Teams
TAU - Tactical Analytical Unit
CTR - (a counterterrorism checklist)
Source provides directive telling CBP officers to detain Iranian-born travelers
ACLU - A Secret CBP Team is Targeting and Detaining Innocent Travelers. We’re Suing.