A New Hampshire couple, Bachir Atallah and Jessica Fakhri, were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents while re-entering the U.S. from Canada. Both U.S. citizens were held in separate cells, with Atallah feeling threatened as agents demanded access to his emails, despite his concerns regarding attorney-client privilege. His blood pressure elevated dramatically during the stressful situation, resulting in the call for paramedics, which he declined to avoid delays in his release. They plan to take legal action against the treatment they received, highlighting serious concerns about due process violations.
A New Hampshire couple was detained by CBP agents, kept in separate cells, and forced to allow access to personal emails amidst threats and pressure.
Atallah's blood pressure spiked due to extreme stress during the ordeal, requiring paramedics, but he refused medical treatment fearing delays in release.
The couple’s legal standing as U.S. citizens did not prevent their harsh treatment, raising concerns about the violation of due process rights.
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