George Retes

George Retes is a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran and father of two who gained national attention after being detained by federal immigration agents during an immigration raid at a marijuana farm in California. Despite being a U.S. citizen, Retes was held for three days without explanation, injuring him physically and emotionally, and causing him to miss his daughter’s third birthday party. His experience highlights the fears and complications surrounding immigration enforcement in the U.S.