" 'They falsely stated that I, a U.S. citizen, have no constitutional rights at a point of entry, and officers became increasingly agitated as I continued to assert my rights regardless,' Chavarria wrote. He described the experience as 'nothing short of surreal and the definition of #PsychologicalTerror.'
"In an interview with Vermont CBS affiliate WCAX, Chavarria said #CBP agents attempted to access his school-issued computer, which contains sensitive student data. He refused to provide his passwords without consulting the district’s legal counsel. 'I continued to ask for a lawyer, at least to ask the district lawyer to give me the go-ahead to provide that information, and they continued to refuse,' he told the station.
"Chavarria said he was also asked about the sincerity of his marriage and whether he was truly a superintendent. He said he believes his #detention was politically motivated. 'I’ve been very vocal and a big advocate for the protection of vulnerable communities in the state of Vermont and the nation,' he told WCAX. 'I’m in a very critical and visible position, and I’m not surprised when things like this happen.' He warned that 'it’s going to get worse if people don’t mobilize quickly.' Chavarria, who was born in a Honduran refugee camp and grew up in Nicaragua, came to the U.S. as a student and became a citizen in 2018. He holds two master’s degrees, including one from Harvard University. He has led the Vermont school district since 2023."
https://www.advocate.com/news/vermont-gay-citizen-detained-cbp
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