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.