Join us for a screening of “The Feeling of Being Watched“ (2018), where director Assia Bandaoui investigates rumors of surveillance in her Arab-American neighborhood in Chicago. In the process, she uncovers “Operation Vulgar Betrayal, one of the largest FBI terrorism probes conducted before 9/11 and reveals its enduring impact on the community.
Following the film, Asad Dandia will discuss being a teenage Muslim plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit challenging the NYPD’s surveillance of Muslim communities, leading to a historic settlement. Asad will share his personal experience with unlawful surveillance and discuss the broader implications for civil rights and religious freedom.
Event is co-sponsored by CUNY MLSA, SJP, LALSA, IRAP, LPE and NLG. Tickets are free. Suggested donation of $10 or more.
All donations will be given to CLEAR for their case challenging Mahmoud Khalil’s unlawful and unjust detention for his support for Palestinian rights. The CLEAR (Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility) project primarily aims to address the unmet legal needs of Muslim, Arab, South Asian, and other communities in the New York City area that are particularly affected by national security and counter-terrorism policies and practices.
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