Pregnant US Citizen Detained by Border Patrol: Account of Wrongful Detention

Jun 20, 2025 United States United States Immigration
Pregnant US Citizen Detained by Border Patrol: Account of Wrongful Detention

A pregnant US citizen, Cary López Alvarado, reports being detained by masked CBP agents while nine months pregnant, sparking concerns about border patrol practi

Pregnant US Citizen Detained by Border Patrol: A Troubling Account

Cary López Alvarado, a US citizen who was nine months pregnant, recounts a harrowing experience involving masked CBP agents.

Alvarado tearfully described her detention, stating, "We didn’t do anything wrong." The incident has ignited concerns regarding the treatment of pregnant US citizens by Border Patrol.

This situation has prompted discussions about accountability and the need for clearer guidelines regarding interactions between CBP agents and US citizens, especially those in vulnerable conditions.

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