Veteran Detained: US Citizen Held for 3 Days in Immigration Raid, Family Struggles for Answers
George Retes, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran, was detained by federal immigration agents during a raid on a marijuana farm where he worked. Detained for three days without explanation, he missed his daughter’s third birthday celebration. Retes was injured during the raid and denied medical care. While in custody, he was not allowed to contact his family. After his release, Retes was not charged with any crime.