Attorney Fights Federal Detention of Student Protestor
U.S. citizen and Michigan-based attorney Amir Makled was detained by federal immigration agents upon returning from a family vacation, despite presenting his U.S. citizenship documentation. Agents demanded access to his phone, citing no specific reason for the detention, which lasted over 90 minutes. Makled refused, believing the request was intended to intimidate him due to his representation of a student charged in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest. He believes the incident is a chilling effect targeting attorneys who represent politically active clients.
John Q. Hosedrinker