Mike Honda

“ That’s why I called on the Attorney General to investigate the circumstances of his detention and arrest, so that we might find real solutions to ending these discriminatory practices,” said Congressman Honda. “Coming from my district in Silicon Valley, we know we are made better by our diversity – that it keeps us as the innovation and manufacturing capitol of the world.” ”

“ To compound these clear civil rights violations by the Irving Police Department, reports surrounding the incident clearly suggest that Ahmed Mohamed was systematically profiled based on his faith and ethnicity both by the Irving Police Department and MacArthur High School. This incident highlights an alarming trend in the profiling of Muslim Americans not only by law enforcement, but in our society as a whole. ”

“ As a former science teacher and principal, Ahmed could have been one of my students. His arrest and suspension is deeply troubling. I believe no one should be unfairly treated because of skin color, heritage or unfounded suspicion. ”