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Middle Eastern and North African in the US

Question 3 • CA-Ethnic Studies

According to critics, what was an effect of the National Security Entry–Exit Registration System (NSEERS) implemented in 2002?

Answer
A
racial profiling that impacted the MENA community
B
enhanced economic support for Muslim-majority countries
C
increased tourism from Muslim-majority countries
D
improved relations between the US and MENA countries

Explanation

Critics argued that NSEERS singled out people from certain predominantly Muslim countries for registration and screening, leading to racial and religious profiling. This disproportionately affected people from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) community. The other choices describe benefits or outcomes that were not the system’s criticized effect.

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