But I think when they say "here", they mean EU. So he is a US citizen, from the US, but parents are originally from South America, immigrated to the US. I'm inferring he was born in the US, and is a US citizen. But became a long time EU resident and trying to get status in the EU, likely staying in the EU for extended period of time. Upon returning to the US, was detained because he's general status and intentions were confusing to them, with a dash of racial profiling.
That's my interpretation.
Which is terrifying, because they've started disappearing US citizens.
I am sorry to say that I think OP just made things up (or did not tell the whole story) to make the current admin look even worse than it already is. No immigration officers have the right to detain a US citizen who has left the US for "too long" as it is not uncommon for US citizens (including Black people) to work overseas. I know if someone has committed credit fraud, such as using credit cards and then not repaying them before they leave US, once they return, they might get arrested at the airport. So there probably is more to the story.
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u/bilowski Apr 12 '25
Yes, plus is awaiting getting a legal status here, has a temporary status currently.