Attorney representing a student protester detained by federal immigration agents
a year ago
- #legal rights
- #immigration
- #government overreach
- Attorney Amir Makled, a U.S. citizen, was detained by federal immigration agents at Detroit Metro Airport upon returning from a family vacation.
- Agents demanded access to Makled's phone, citing no specific reason, but he refused, citing attorney-client privilege.
- Makled believes his detainment is linked to his representation of a student involved in a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Michigan.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) denies that political beliefs influence inspections, but Makled argues the search was meant to intimidate.
- Makled's experience has sparked outrage among legal professionals and advocates, who see it as an attack on privacy and legal rights.
- The incident raises concerns about government overreach and the targeting of lawyers who oppose administration priorities.