CBP Detention

Streamer Hasan Piker Detained, Questioned by CBP Upon Re-Entry

Streamer Hasan Piker was detained at O’Hare International Airport upon returning from France, undergoing several hours of questioning by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. The questioning focused on Piker’s political views, including his opinions on President Trump and various Middle Eastern groups. Piker believes the detention was an attempt to intimidate him and others who express similar political viewpoints. While CBP could not verify the incident, similar detentions have been reported, highlighting concerns about potential overreach by authorities.

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US Citizen Detained at Border: Trump Supporter Blames Post-Trump Policies

U.S. citizen and New Hampshire attorney Bachir Atallah was detained for five hours by U.S. Customs and Border Protection upon returning from Canada, despite having no prior issues. Atallah alleges forceful removal from his vehicle, handcuffing, and pressure to allow a search of his phone, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. CBP counters that the detention was a routine secondary inspection and that Atallah provided written consent to a limited device search. Atallah and his wife are pursuing legal action following the incident.

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