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This electronic mail message serves as a follow-up of your inquiry to the Privacy and Diversity Office (PDO), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). On November 30, 2017, you contacted CBP EEO Officer Jamar Fowler, via telephonically discuss a workplace situation. You alleged unlawful discrimination on the basis of race (Arabic) and Religion (Muslim). You stated that you experienced harassment for the past five years by up to 15 of your coworkers who make derogatory comments about Arabic people and the Muslim religion. You reported some of the derogatory comments included:

1. A CBP officer said to you in regards to a Mosque being built in Michigan, “Thank God no Mosque is being built in Sterling Heights.”
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3. A CBP Officer said …show more content…

You explained that your brother-in-law told you that he has a TECS-hit and is often stopped which cause you to go sit in the supervisor office until he is cleared to leave for the past three months. You reported that you go to the supervisor office voluntary so that you are not involved with his clearing of the border. You said your brother told you he has even been followed and also photographed by CBP personnel to a restaurant and an auto parts store. You stated that in June or July of 2017, a CBP Officer slammed the car door on your sister leg as she was stopped crossing the land …show more content…

Reprisal in the EEO forum provides protection for individuals who participate in the EEO complaint process, or who oppose perceived discriminatory practices. Your contact information will be maintained as a matter of record with the PDO Office. In the event that you should need assistance from the PDO Office in the future, please keep in mind that you must initiate contact with an EEO Officer within 45 calendar days of the date of the alleged discriminatory

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