Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In a powerful and deeply personal reflection, Salman Hameed shares what he calls a “bizarre experience” preparing for immigration screening—despite living in the U.S. for 37 years and being a citizen for over 17.
He recalls routine secondary screenings during the Barack Obama era as frustrating but expected. Now, amid current political turmoil, guidance from American Civil Liberties Union lawyers feels far more unsettling: remove social media apps, turn off facial ID, and politely refuse to unlock your phone.
“It’s strange. It’s sad.”
A candid moment about citizenship, civil liberties, and the shifting atmosphere many are quietly navigating.
#CivilLiberties #Immigration #USPolitics #SalmanHameed #KnowYourRights
In a powerful and deeply personal reflection, Salman Hameed shares what he calls a “bizarre experience” preparing for immigration screening—despite living in the U.S. for 37 years and being a citizen for over 17.
He recalls routine secondary screenings during the Barack Obama era as frustrating but expected. Now, amid current political turmoil, guidance from American Civil Liberties Union lawyers feels far more unsettling: remove social media apps, turn off facial ID, and politely refuse to unlock your phone.
“It’s strange. It’s sad.”
A candid moment about citizenship, civil liberties, and the shifting atmosphere many are quietly navigating.
#CivilLiberties #Immigration #USPolitics #SalmanHameed #KnowYourRights
