This is a false rumor started by CAIR. Incredibly irresponsible for a Representative to help spread it further. https://t.co/AFOjIw1N32 https://t.co/MtdiHySfz2
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) January 5, 2020
Because they don’t care about the truth, just spreading lies because they think they’ll hurt the administration.
Here is the original source of the rumor: https://t.co/y1Q0VHDueh
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) January 5, 2020
A CBP directive ordering indefinite detention of Americans of Iranian descent (besides likely illegal) would be a huge story before it even went into effect. The fact that these people don't even exercise skepticism or common sense, but instead spread rumors is concerning.
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) January 5, 2020
Especially when this type of rumor can cause serious and unjustified fear among American citizens. And members of Congress could easily pick up the phone and find out if it's true before spreading these rumors.
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) January 5, 2020
BTW we should credit the people on the immigration beat who actually behave like good reporters instead of activists that spread rumors.
One example –> https://t.co/T47cknM9fM
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) January 5, 2020
Update: We now have more reporting and I spoke to some CBP contacts. Unfortunately, a lot of the reporting continues to cite CAIR.
1) There is no evidence to support CAIR's claim of a CBP directive aimed at detaining Iranian descendants. Original claim below is 100% false. pic.twitter.com/hJ5fVcrxNR
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) January 6, 2020
2 Cont) CBP has confirmed to me that those facing secondary inspections at that port were not exclusively based do national origin (though that is considered) and that many Iranians crossed without secondary inspections.
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) January 6, 2020