George Retes, an Army veteran, intends to file a lawsuit after he was wrongfully detained during an immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Camarillo. He reported to work, identified himself as a U.S. citizen, but was still detained. Retes was held for days without charge, denied basic rights like showering or contacting an attorney, and endured conditions involving OC spray and tear gas. He believes media attention helped secure his release. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed his release and stated his case is under review for potential federal charges.
George Retes stated, "No one should be put in this position. It doesn't matter if you're an immigrant, it doesn't matter the color of your skin... No one deserves to be treated this way."
Retes described his detention, saying, "They did not let me shower, they didn't give me a phone call. They didn't let me speak to an attorney. They never told me what I was arrested for..."
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