Comedian Eric André recently reported an incident of racial profiling at Melbourne Airport while traveling from New York City to Brisbane for a project.

In an Instagram video, he detailed being pulled from a security line and subjected to a thorough search by a security dog, which he claims is part of a broader pattern of targeting Black, brown, and Indigenous individuals.

Expressing his discomfort, André stated he does not feel safe at Melbourne Airport and has requested security escorts for future travels.

He urged Black, brown, and Indigenous travelers to exercise caution when passing through Melbourne's Qantas International Terminal 2, warning them about potential discrimination.

André criticized the airport's profiling practices, likening them to a 'Giuliani stop-and-frisk-esque nonsense program,' and sought recommendations for discrimination lawyers in Australia.

In response to André's complaints, Melbourne Airport officials asserted that they do not tolerate racism and are investigating the incident with the Australian Border Force (ABF).

The ABF clarified that they were not involved in André's specific incident, emphasizing their commitment to a diverse workforce.

André highlighted that his experience reflects a troubling trend of racial profiling against non-white travelers at airports.

This incident is not André's first experience with alleged discrimination; he previously filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Airport for racial profiling, which was dismissed but is currently under appeal.

He criticized the effectiveness of the dog screening program, arguing it contributes to racial harassment rather than enhancing safety.

André's Instagram post about the incident received significant engagement, with over 41,000 likes and 2,300 comments, as many followers shared their support and similar experiences.

André aims to bring attention to the issue of racial profiling in airports, emphasizing that his experience is not isolated.