U.S. citizen couple alleges racial profiling in Border Patrol stop
Aug 7, 2025·Location: Boulevard, CA

George and Esmeralda Doilez, U.S. citizens from Brawley, were stopped by Border Patrol agents in an unmarked vehicle while exploring the Jacumba area on their way to a dental appointment. The stop was conducted based on U-turns and a reported smuggling event. Agents found legally purchased cannabis. After approximately 30 minutes, they were released with a warning.
Sources
- Couple alleges racial profiling in Border Patrol stop they recorded on video
nbcsandiego.com·Aug 7, 2025·archived copy
nbcsandiego.com·Aug 7, 2025·archived copy
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KESQ·Aug 12, 2025·archived copy
- Brawley couple claims racial profiling by Border Patrol
KYMA·Aug 12, 2025·archived copy
- 'This is outrageous': American couple detained by Border Patrol near Jacumba
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