They were denied a lawyer.

I was thinking he should have asked a lawyer prior to trying to go through customs. ie: a week ago.

Yes because he’s a fucking mind reader who should have thought beforehand that his rights would be tramped in his own country.

Shut the fuck up with your victim blaming bullshit.

It’s a good idea to know the possible implications of your actions. That’s just being reasonable. However, the 4th amendment says police need a search warrant, do there is nothing to prosecute.

Not how it works at the border

Which is why I would have consulted a lawyer before going to the border.

He asked for a lawyer several times

I was thinking he should have asked a lawyer prior to trying to go through customs. ie: a week ago.

The cops were trying to search him under duress, while denied legal representation, without being read his Miranda rights, and without a warrant. Why are you trying to blame the victim of this bullshit?

He’s a US Citizen. He should be able to re-enter his own country without being subjected to this bullshit.

Some are saying cops, others are saying border agents. You consent to be searched if you cross the border in either direction. He should have consulted a lawyer prior so he knew what his rights were.