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18-year-old U.S. citizen told he has no rights, arrested at traffic stop

An 18-year-old U.S. citizen was detained during a Florida traffic stop even after his mother showed officers his Social Security card. An officer told him, 'You don't have any rights here.'

July 2025North Palm Beach, FLCountry of origin: United States

18-year-old U.S. citizen told he has no rights, arrested at traffic stop
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In North Palm Beach, Florida, an 18-year-old U.S. citizen pulled over in a traffic stop was told by an officer: 'You don't have any rights here. You are a Migo, brother.' He was taken into custody despite his mother, who was also a passenger, reportedly telling officers that he was a U.S. citizen and showing them a picture of his Social Security card. Florida Highway Patrol and Border Patrol agents had stopped a van with him, his mother, and two other workers, one of whom was tased and each put in a chokehold.

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