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robbob

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11. Kind of a non-story?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 09:45 AM

5 hrs ago

If I flew in without the proper paperwork I would kind of expect to be detained. According to the story he was held briefly and then the matter was cleared up.

Meanwhile, ICE is arresting and tear-gassing children.

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