CBP Detained Multiple Cruise Ship Workers at San Diego Port
Local immigration groups say about 14 workers were detained after video showed CBP officers escorting cruise employees off two ships.
- On April 23 and 25, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers detained approximately 10 Disney employees and 4 Holland America workers at San Diego's B Street Cruise Terminal.
- Passenger Dharmi Mehta witnessed the detentions while disembarking the Disney Cruise ship Magic, recording video of uniformed crew members being led away in restraints by federal agents.
- Union del Barrio and other community organizations held a press conference Tuesday, claiming federal authorities provided no explanation regarding the workers' whereabouts or reason for detention.
- Benjamin Prado of the American Friends Service Committee called the actions "abductions" and alleged detainees were denied due process and access to consular services.
- Maritime attorney Michael Winkleman noted federal agencies maintain jurisdiction over ships in U.S. ports, while Holland America Line stated the incident is a "law enforcement matter.
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