Name-based suspicion targets ex-Muslims, proving racial not religious targeting
Evidence
Bilal’s Muslim name triggers suspicion even though he no longer identifies as a Muslim, revealing how this interaction is best described as racial as opposed to religious discrimination. Bilal is not discriminated against because of his beliefs, but rather his body is essentialized as a threat because his Muslim name categorizes him as a potential terrorist. — , Selod, Saher - Forever Suspect_…, 245
Categorization
- XREF: connects to: Muslim men are placed on TSA lists based on name similarity to suspected terrorists. — , Selod, Saher - Forever Suspect_…, 210