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Talk about a plot twist. George Retes, a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran, recently found himself in a major nightmare while just trying to get to work at a cannabis farm. Picture this: he’s cruising along, only to be surrounded by ICE agents who smash his car window and drag him out. All this drama unfolded during a protest in Camarillo, California, and Retes didn’t even get the chance to explain he was an American citizen and former soldier. Talk about a misunderstanding!
After the not-so-sweet surprise of being thrown into a federal facility, Retes spent three days on suicide watch—apparently for no good reason. Those three days must have felt like an eternity, especially with no answers, no care, and certainly no cute guard to share his woes with. When he finally got out, the only explanation he received was, “whoops, no charges here.” That’s some stellar service right there, folks.
Now, Retes is taking it to the next level and is planning to sue everyone involved in this outrageous episode. Imagine having your life disrupted because government agents can’t tell a veteran from a non-citizen! It raises a ton of questions about ICE practices. Shouldn’t veterans get a little leeway when it comes to misunderstandings? Let that stew in your mind for a second.
What do you think? How far should someone like Retes have to go to defend their rights as a U.S. citizen? Leave your thoughts in the comments!
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