Federal Agents Detain Attorneys Representing Student Protesters
Recent incidents at Detroit Metro Airport have raised concerns over the treatment of legal representatives for protestors advocating for Palestinian rights. Multiple attorneys, including one from Dearborn, reported being detained and questioned by federal immigration agents upon their arrival, particularly following spring break trips. The legal representatives assert that their clients were targeted due to their political beliefs, with some agents allegedly demanding access to personal phones, leading to accusations of undermining attorney-client privilege. This pattern of intimidation has sparked outrage within legal and civil rights circles, highlighting potential overreach by federal authorities in handling immigration and protest-related cases.
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