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Border Patrol Agent Questions Citizenship in Front of Child
1/21/2026
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Story summary
- On January 17, 2026, a Border Patrol agent in a Minneapolis suburb questioned Ramon Menera's citizenship, basing the inquiry on his accent.
- The incident occurred in front of Menera's 5-year-old daughter, who witnessed the detention firsthand.
- CNN has contacted the Department of Homeland Security for further details regarding the event.
