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I don't want to minimize what this guy went through, but it's important to emphasize that DHS did check within the hour whether he was a US citizen and did release him when they confirmed he was. Most citizens still have no realistic risk of being unpersoned, and it's important that people know that so that they feel comfortable being outspoken against the administration. (If ICE shows up in my neighborhood, for example, I would have a duty to be mean to them rather than hiding in fear.)

And then detained him a second time, don't forget

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