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Attorney Detained at Airport Defends Client Privacy

4/8/2025

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Dearborn attorney Amir Makled was detained at Detroit Metro Airport, facing intense questioning about his clients, including a pro-Palestinian activist. Standing firm, he refused to hand over his phone, protecting privileged information. Makled suspects he was singled out for opposing Trump administration policies, while Customs and Border Protection dismissed any political motives behind the search.

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Dearborn attorney Amir Makled was detained at Detroit Metro Airport, facing intense questioning about his clients, including a pro-Palestinian activist. Standing firm, he refused to hand over his phone, protecting privileged information. Makled suspects he was singled out for opposing Trump administration policies, while Customs and Border Protection dismissed any political motives behind the search.