Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.
Jimmy Carter left office on January 20, 1981, over 21 years before ICE came into existence in 2002. So whoever raided your home -- if that actually occurred -- it sure as hell wasn't ICE.
When you see how people are being wrongfully detained and injured I would expect you to be horrified. The great USA is not free and fair. You seem to be trying to find reasons why this is ok. Maybe you could think about it further and realise it is disgraceful for the US
The argument is not about raids in general. Without knowing why your home or your neighbor’s was raided it’s impossible to comment on it. What IS possible is knowing that in the past, the federal government has not typically gone around assaulting people for being nonwhite and not bothering to ask questions about their citizenship.
Current administration is nothing like we've ever seen before. One extreme right wing party in control of everything, no checks & balances, everybody put in charge of agencies by Trump do whatever he wants regardless of whether legal or ethical. Trump wants to arrest or sue anybody who disagrees, he's a hateful greedy lying racist.
Remember when the corrupt adulterer Democrat oral sex rape enthusiast Bill Clinton sent back the young Cuban boy after detaining him with multiple masked gunman can't remember if that was before or after he sent in the execution crews to kill Christians in Waco
Thank you for your service and fighting the Trump fascists. Sue the hell out of the Maga government. Nothing short of a national strike and total resistance and accountability for these crimes will stop this traitorous coup.
Not ignorant just aware of a world crisis of displacement due to all the patriarchal wars and the plight particularly of women and children fleeing for their lives. I have fought my own government since the 1960’s for immigration reforms which never were enacted under either party. It’s hard to fathom the utter stupidity of our antiquated laws and the biases they express. And our patch work approach to green cards and special status also requires more creativity. Something sorely lacking among politicians which is why this is such a horrendous mess.
This is beyond the pale for several reasons. ICE has no jurisdiction over citizens. Second, if they are in hindsight making allegations or charges, then by law, this citizen has civil rights and needed to be charged. That did not happen.
This can't happen in this country. The only thing that stands between us and being a banana republic is the Constitution and clearly his civil rights were violated. Reporting the federal government TO the federal government is not good enough. I would be so angry at this point, I would want to do some real damage. Sir, I thank you for your service to this country who pays you back like this. You deserve much better.
There were actions taken by American descendants of Japanese heritage to facilitate Japanese war against America and if you look into it the context is there and I was horrified before I learned the context and don't agree that it was necessary and massive treachery facilitated the war including an awareness of the Japanese incoming Pearl harbor attack to some degree.
Thank you for telling your story and being part of the fight to take our country back. What happened to you is disgraceful. I'm very sorry that you experienced it.
George, what happened to you is wrong - plain and simple. I have never heard anyone explain why local law enforcement does not intervene and protect citizens. That is their job. Apparently this regime cares about no one or the law. I am sorry you had to experience this.
Thank you for your service. I am so sorry that the country you served treated you in such a despicable manner. I have pleaded with my latina daughters-in-law (both from families w/ generations in the US) to always carry proof of citizenship on them.
You might want to have them take photos on their phone of their citizenship documents too and put a copy in the Notes on her phone.
I don’t trust ICE not to potentially destroy the papers to protect themselves. They make a lot of mistakes because they’re not fully trained well regarding civil rights and protocol, and then try to cover them up. So having a backup copy on your phone in the Notes app is a good idea.
Thank you for your service, George. More importantly thank you for your willingness to speak out on this issue that should be of concern to all Americans of conscience.
Your story is appalling and sadly one of many this is happening to. Your voice, position and actions would be important to someone in a high, respected position like Gavin Newson since this happened in California. Even a short interview with someone like Aaron Parnas would serve many in this anti-American action. Reach out to them. Elections are coming up, and immigration is a huge issue along with the economy and gun violence. @terrymoran @aaronparnas @gavinnewsom
Thank you for telling the world about this brutal dictatorship. I am so sorry this happened 🥺
So sorry you were treated this way. Keep speaking truth to power for everyone.
Thank you for speaking truth to power! This shows how no one is safe
ICE raided my home when I was 5 years old and arrested my neighbor. Jimmy Carter was president..
Jimmy Carter left office on January 20, 1981, over 21 years before ICE came into existence in 2002. So whoever raided your home -- if that actually occurred -- it sure as hell wasn't ICE.
Does this mean you are horrified?
Just that it has been going on for 50 years under democrat presidents too. Personally I thought it was pretty exciting at the time
When you see how people are being wrongfully detained and injured I would expect you to be horrified. The great USA is not free and fair. You seem to be trying to find reasons why this is ok. Maybe you could think about it further and realise it is disgraceful for the US
No, I’m just curious as why now and never before in history?
The argument is not about raids in general. Without knowing why your home or your neighbor’s was raided it’s impossible to comment on it. What IS possible is knowing that in the past, the federal government has not typically gone around assaulting people for being nonwhite and not bothering to ask questions about their citizenship.
I don’t think it is ever good. Any time that people have been detained, particularly if it is aggressive, without due process should be seen as wrong.
Current administration is nothing like we've ever seen before. One extreme right wing party in control of everything, no checks & balances, everybody put in charge of agencies by Trump do whatever he wants regardless of whether legal or ethical. Trump wants to arrest or sue anybody who disagrees, he's a hateful greedy lying racist.
Remember when the corrupt adulterer Democrat oral sex rape enthusiast Bill Clinton sent back the young Cuban boy after detaining him with multiple masked gunman can't remember if that was before or after he sent in the execution crews to kill Christians in Waco
So you've decided that the people who worshiped David Koresh were actually "Christians". Was Koresh Christ returned?
Excuse me!??? What kind of troll are YOU?
We thank you,for standing up. Keep fighting for your rights,human dignity, and for YOUR and our country.
Thank you for your service and fighting the Trump fascists. Sue the hell out of the Maga government. Nothing short of a national strike and total resistance and accountability for these crimes will stop this traitorous coup.
ICE THUGS ARE NOT OFFICERS OF THE LAW
Correct! They are CRIMINAL THUGS W/O MORALS that put GREED before decency or morals! They are NOTHING MORE THAN UGLY PsOS!!!
They are Gestapo goons
We need to overwhelm the facist government that is systematically destroying our constitutional rights and poisoning the entire world.
Not ignorant just aware of a world crisis of displacement due to all the patriarchal wars and the plight particularly of women and children fleeing for their lives. I have fought my own government since the 1960’s for immigration reforms which never were enacted under either party. It’s hard to fathom the utter stupidity of our antiquated laws and the biases they express. And our patch work approach to green cards and special status also requires more creativity. Something sorely lacking among politicians which is why this is such a horrendous mess.
This is beyond the pale for several reasons. ICE has no jurisdiction over citizens. Second, if they are in hindsight making allegations or charges, then by law, this citizen has civil rights and needed to be charged. That did not happen.
This can't happen in this country. The only thing that stands between us and being a banana republic is the Constitution and clearly his civil rights were violated. Reporting the federal government TO the federal government is not good enough. I would be so angry at this point, I would want to do some real damage. Sir, I thank you for your service to this country who pays you back like this. You deserve much better.
This guy is a hero. Thank you for fighting back.
This is outrageous. I’m glad you’ve filed a claim. Please keep us posted,
I'm a veteran, as well. This is abhorrent, to put it mildly. Keep shouting it from the roof tops!
This bullshit is up there with Japanese internment when it comes to the level of embarrassment it causes for American
There were actions taken by American descendants of Japanese heritage to facilitate Japanese war against America and if you look into it the context is there and I was horrified before I learned the context and don't agree that it was necessary and massive treachery facilitated the war including an awareness of the Japanese incoming Pearl harbor attack to some degree.
The ACLU would be interested in hearing about this. Sorry it happened.
Yes! They would be very interested.
Thank you for telling your story and being part of the fight to take our country back. What happened to you is disgraceful. I'm very sorry that you experienced it.
Just damn inexcusable. So sorry for your abduction because that's what it was. Thank you for your service
George, what happened to you is wrong - plain and simple. I have never heard anyone explain why local law enforcement does not intervene and protect citizens. That is their job. Apparently this regime cares about no one or the law. I am sorry you had to experience this.
Thank you for your service. I am so sorry that the country you served treated you in such a despicable manner. I have pleaded with my latina daughters-in-law (both from families w/ generations in the US) to always carry proof of citizenship on them.
You might want to have them take photos on their phone of their citizenship documents too and put a copy in the Notes on her phone.
I don’t trust ICE not to potentially destroy the papers to protect themselves. They make a lot of mistakes because they’re not fully trained well regarding civil rights and protocol, and then try to cover them up. So having a backup copy on your phone in the Notes app is a good idea.
Blessings
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I'm sorry to say you were sold a lie.
Actually, that's not fair. You were sold on the rule of law, until one old man with daddy issues and supreme insecurities turned it into a lie.
Thank you for your service, George. More importantly thank you for your willingness to speak out on this issue that should be of concern to all Americans of conscience.
I hope you sue the shit out of them- isn’t that what kavanaugh recommended ?
Your story is appalling and sadly one of many this is happening to. Your voice, position and actions would be important to someone in a high, respected position like Gavin Newson since this happened in California. Even a short interview with someone like Aaron Parnas would serve many in this anti-American action. Reach out to them. Elections are coming up, and immigration is a huge issue along with the economy and gun violence. @terrymoran @aaronparnas @gavinnewsom
Agree 100%!