Posted on 12/21/2013 12:48:39 AM PST by Slings and Arrows
Yes it does.
The search took place at about 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 2012, when the woman was coming back from seeing a family friend, whom she calls “uncle” and tries to visit once a month. As her passport was swiped, a CBP officer told her she was “randomly” picked for a secondary inspection, where Portillo and Herrera frisked her through her clothing.
Yeah, that “random search” part really jumped out at me. “C’mon, lady, we’re gonna go deep sea diving in your body cavities with our fingers. Don’t worry, just routine, and it’s just random, ma’am.”
Might be good to keep a few attorney contacts in my wallet or phone. Sue them heavy enough, publicize the supervisors connected to the case, and that will be their training update.
Apologies. I rarely post back, and I was mistaken to post to you.
That said, I believe cops should be held to an exceptionally high standard — rich rewards, but severe consequences for Constitutional violations.
Let’s cut the force down to a third. Pay them 200k+. No bennies, No immunity. No retirement.
The best. No bullshit.
Maybe you should have read a little more. It says they swiped her passport upon entry.
“Sorry, you want to stick your finger up my *ss - you need to arrest me and charge me and get me an attorney first.”
They better at least buy me dinner and call me the next day!
No worries re the misaimed post.
I am preparing to go into the profession of pharmacy. As a professional, I am responsible for my own actions and face the consequences if I should err. If cops are professionals, let them be treated like professionals.
[ the woman who was stopped as she crossed at the Bridge of the Americas a year ago ]
Still doesn’t say whether she is a US Citizen...she was entering the US in El Paso...plus Ciudad Juarez is a hot spot for the Mexican drug wars going on there between rival gangs...the violence is high there...
And what is with “Jane Doe” - doesn’t the accuser have to ID ones self to those she/he is accusing under US Law - or are they ignoring that since this is an ACLU lawsuit benefiting an illegal alien with “who knows what record” when it comes to drug smuggling...
the part...”a family friend, whom she calls “uncle” “ and “passport”
Highly suspicious on “uncle friend” and what passport — US Passport - Mexican Passport??? Doesn’t say now does it...???
Again - this article has specifics stemming from one side and is not complete in its inquiry into this matter...it’s nothing more than to garner emotion and stir up the Latin American community - when real US CITIZENS that aren’t involved in the drug community or gangs are being hurt or killed and this is one of several ways the CBP is attempting to protect the nation...
I don’t like Illegal searches that have no bearing - but I highly doubt...or let my use the ACLU’s lawyers words - I don’t BELIEVE this CBP agents did this to be perverts...they had reason and a year later is a long time to file suit....seems the drug lords are trying to tie the hands of border agents with this lady and the ACLU is playing right into their hands...but like the ACLU - that’s what I believe...it’s all about belief anymore - not FACTS - right?
Agreed.
Glad to hear about your pharmacy pursuit!
WHAT PASSPORT - US - MEXICO - EL SALVADOR???? The article does not ID the passport — so why don’t you read the article a little more!
She was visiting a friend called Uncle??? Obviously she was entering the US - not leaving...think before you post - I did and so far everyone who has responded to me in their emotional state didn’t get it!
What difference does it make what her citizenship is. The fact that she has a passport means she is documented, can legally cross the border and was never an issue with BPC. If you didn’t know, I’ll inform you now. Anyone legally crossing the border into the united states has all the rights of the constitution afforded to them, especially their civil rights.
Yes, obviously, being from NM, she was re-entering the U.S. after visiting someone in Mexico. What is your point?
"...A lawsuit has been filed against the University Medical Center of El Paso and a number of its doctors, along with Customs and Border Protection and several agents for alleged abuses against a U.S. citizen"
But the article didn’t say - again using the ACLU mindset - I believe the passport was in question and that it wasn’t a US passport and they had reason to believe she was illegal and pulled her to the side for further examination...maybe the passport she had was for a person that was know for drug smuggling and the 54 yr old was set up by drug gangs and used a proxy...but then again you and I don’t know...but having done counter-drug ops this is common tactics among drug smugglers and you are getting more emotional by the post about an event you know nothign about off of some poorly written article...
"On December 8, 2012, agents frisked and strip-searched a U.S. citizen as she was trying to return to the U.S. via the El Paso bridge, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and the ACLU of New Mexico."
Could you point me to the part of the article that brings that into question. I could not find it.
That pass port could have belonged to someone else - her story is highly suspicious - Mexico is notorious for corruption - to even suggest that everything was just OK and that the perverted CPB agents decided to pull one over on a 54 yr old woman is grasping at the moon...come on...you have to smarter when thinking about the WHOLE story - not little bits like the journalist who wrote this crap piece wants you you to...
It was the CBP who gave the reason she was searched.
"As her passport was swiped, a CBP officer told her she was “randomly” picked for a secondary inspection, ..."
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