Texas Oil Worker Wrongly Imprisoned in Mexico's Hellhole
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**Hostage to Injustice: Texas Oil Worker Faces Nightmare in Mexican Prison**
A 23-year-old Texan is fighting for his freedom after being unjustly imprisoned in one of Mexico's most notorious and dangerous facilities, raising serious questions about the safety of American citizens abroad under the current administration.
Caden Hawkins, an oil field worker from Hallsville, Texas, accidentally crossed the border while attempting to return home after a work trip. His family has been desperately seeking help since his arrest in early March, where he has been held in Cereso Estatal No. 3 in Juárez for nine months on questionable weapons charges related to a firearm he was legally licensed to carry.
Hawkins' mother, April Thomas, has repeatedly stated that her son made an honest mistake, guided misdirected by his GPS. Rather than a criminal, he is a victim of a broken system that seems to exploit innocent Americans.
"I'm on the phone with Caden, and he starts telling me the speed bumps are so bad in this town he’s in and then the next thing you know he is telling me that he couldn’t turn around," his mother recounted. This narrative highlights the precarious reality for American citizens who unknowingly find themselves caught in legal troubles overseas.
Despite the family’s pleas for justice, Texas state Representative Jay Dean is raising alarm bells about potential corruption and extortion from a “cash asset for a corrupt federal judge” in Mexico. "This is absolutely unacceptable, and we need to band together and force our federal government to BRING CADEN HOME," Dean wrote, rallying for heightened government intervention.
The perilous conditions inside Cereso Estatal No. 3 are astonishing. Known for overcrowded cells and rampant violence, the prison environment has left Hawkins at risk, with claims that his family's financial struggles are being exploited for personal gain by prison officials.
As the Hawkins family continues its fight for his release, there is a growing call for American lawmakers to prioritize the safety of their citizens abroad.
Senator John Cornyn of Texas has joined Representative Dean in demanding immediate federal intervention, underscoring that no American should face such undue hardship—let alone in a foreign prison due to an honest mistake.
Caden Hawkins’ plight serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by Americans overseas, amplifying the urgent need for a robust approach to ensure the protection of U.S. citizens as they navigate the complexities of international travel and legal systems.
The unfortunate reality for Hawkins is not merely a personal tragedy—it presents an alarming picture of the potential pitfalls facing Americans beyond our borders, underscoring the importance of strong leadership that prioritizes their safety and well-being.
Sources:
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A 23-year-old Texan is fighting for his freedom after being unjustly imprisoned in one of Mexico's most notorious and dangerous facilities, raising serious questions about the safety of American citizens abroad under the current administration.
Caden Hawkins, an oil field worker from Hallsville, Texas, accidentally crossed the border while attempting to return home after a work trip. His family has been desperately seeking help since his arrest in early March, where he has been held in Cereso Estatal No. 3 in Juárez for nine months on questionable weapons charges related to a firearm he was legally licensed to carry.
Hawkins' mother, April Thomas, has repeatedly stated that her son made an honest mistake, guided misdirected by his GPS. Rather than a criminal, he is a victim of a broken system that seems to exploit innocent Americans.
"I'm on the phone with Caden, and he starts telling me the speed bumps are so bad in this town he’s in and then the next thing you know he is telling me that he couldn’t turn around," his mother recounted. This narrative highlights the precarious reality for American citizens who unknowingly find themselves caught in legal troubles overseas.
Despite the family’s pleas for justice, Texas state Representative Jay Dean is raising alarm bells about potential corruption and extortion from a “cash asset for a corrupt federal judge” in Mexico. "This is absolutely unacceptable, and we need to band together and force our federal government to BRING CADEN HOME," Dean wrote, rallying for heightened government intervention.
The perilous conditions inside Cereso Estatal No. 3 are astonishing. Known for overcrowded cells and rampant violence, the prison environment has left Hawkins at risk, with claims that his family's financial struggles are being exploited for personal gain by prison officials.
As the Hawkins family continues its fight for his release, there is a growing call for American lawmakers to prioritize the safety of their citizens abroad.
Senator John Cornyn of Texas has joined Representative Dean in demanding immediate federal intervention, underscoring that no American should face such undue hardship—let alone in a foreign prison due to an honest mistake.
Caden Hawkins’ plight serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by Americans overseas, amplifying the urgent need for a robust approach to ensure the protection of U.S. citizens as they navigate the complexities of international travel and legal systems.
The unfortunate reality for Hawkins is not merely a personal tragedy—it presents an alarming picture of the potential pitfalls facing Americans beyond our borders, underscoring the importance of strong leadership that prioritizes their safety and well-being.
Sources:
thegatewaypundit.com
aol.com
yahoo.com
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