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Attorney Detained at Airport Amid Controversial Client Defense

4/8/2025

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Dearborn attorney Amir Makled was detained at Detroit Metro Airport, where he faced intense questioning about his clients and was asked to hand over his cellphone. He suspects this scrutiny stems from his defense of a pro-Palestinian demonstrator. While Customs and Border Protection claims the search was standard procedure, Makled warns it signals a disturbing pattern of targeting lawyers who oppose the Trump administration.

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Dearborn attorney Amir Makled was detained at Detroit Metro Airport, where he faced intense questioning about his clients and was asked to hand over his cellphone. He suspects this scrutiny stems from his defense of a pro-Palestinian demonstrator. While Customs and Border Protection claims the search was standard procedure, Makled warns it signals a disturbing pattern of targeting lawyers who oppose the Trump administration.