DHS Investigating Border Agents' Treatment of Muslims

In response to complaints filed in March with the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, the DHS office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is conducting an investigation into the conduct of federal agents at several at several US-Canada border crossings in Michagan.  According to the Detroit Free Press on Saturday, allegations cover mistreatment of Muslims because of their background or appearance. Complaints include "repeated handcuffing, brandishing of weapons, prolonged detentions, invasive and humiliating body searches at the border, and inappropriate questioning that pertains to religion and religious practices."