The Brief
- Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish is filing a complaint against U.S. Customs and Border Protection, alleging discriminatory detention and questioning of students of color during a return trip from Canada.
- The school claims the students were wrongfully accused of attempting unlawful entry despite being fully documented and under supervision, and praises their calm response to the situation.
- The school emphasizes its commitment to student dignity and privacy, stating it will not make further public comments on the incident.
SEATTLE – A Seattle-area Catholic school is filing a complaint against U.S. Customs and Border Protection, alleging they detained and questioned music students — specifically students of color — on a return trip from Canada.
Students at Eastside Catholic School, located in Sammamish, went on a band and choir trip to Canada.
The backstory:…