The family — a mom, Jackie Merlos, and her four children, 9-year-old triplets and a 7-year-old son — were detained June 28 at the U.S.-Canadian border at Peace Arch Park. Merlos was meeting her sister, a Canadian citizen, in that well-known neutral area where Americans can see their family and friends.
children under 10, held in captivity for 2 weeks. all US citizens (not that it should matter, no one should be treated this way, but it's a reminder that no one is immune)
Washington Congressman Rick Larsen said his team is working with Dexter and the local Department of Homeland Security to uncover more facts on the family's detention, stating, "I respect federal law enforcement, and they must respect the constitutional rights of the people they detain."
Rick Larsen is one of the most senior Democrats in the Congressional Spineless Caucus. instead of any sort of outrage, he's throwing out this weasel-worded "I respect federal law enforcement..." shit.
'twould be much better if only Crooks' finger had crooked a quarter second quicker
children under 10, held in captivity for 2 weeks. all US citizens (not that it should matter, no one should be treated this way, but it's a reminder that no one is immune)
Rick Larsen is one of the most senior Democrats in the Congressional Spineless Caucus. instead of any sort of outrage, he's throwing out this weasel-worded "I respect federal law enforcement..." shit.
'twould be much better if only Crooks' finger had crooked a quarter second quicker