Christopher Landry, a 46-year-old U.S. green card holder who has lived in the U.S. since age three, was denied re-entry into the U.S. at the Houlton, Maine border crossing while returning from an annual trip to New Brunswick, Canada. Border officers cited his 2004 and 2007 convictions for marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license as reasons for detention. Landry, who has a family and job in New Hampshire, is now in New Brunswick and advised by an immigration lawyer to seek U.S. legal counsel before attempting re-entry. The incident has led him to criticize the Trump administration's border policies.
He's lived in the U.S. since he was 3. At 46, he was denied re-entry at the border
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Christopher Landry, a 46-year-old U.S. green card holder who has lived in the U.S. since age three, was denied re-entry into the U.S. at the Houlton, Maine border crossing while returning from an annual trip to New Brunswick, Canada. Border officers cited his 2004 and 2007 convictions for marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license as reasons for detention. Landry, who has a family and job in New Hampshire, is now in New Brunswick and advised by an immigration lawyer to seek U.S. legal counsel before attempting re-entry. The incident has led him to criticize the Trump administration's border policies.
Trending- 1 Age 3: Christopher Landry moved to Peterborough, New Hampshire from New Brunswick
- 2 2004 & 2007: Convictions for marijuana possession and driving with suspended license
- 3 Recently: Landry denied re-entry to U.S. at Houlton, Maine border crossing
- 4 Ongoing: Landry is in New Brunswick, seeking legal advice
- 5 Next: Landry to see an immigration judge for a hearing
- Christopher Landry's life disrupted (missing family, job, appointments)
- Family distraught
- Landry's views on Trump administration changed
- Need for legal counsel for Landry
- Warning for others with criminal history to be wary of travel
What: Christopher Landry, a U.S. green card holder, was denied re-entry into the United States.
When: During his annual trip, recently (implied by 'today' in the article's context, but not explicitly stated as the day of denial).
Where: Houlton, Maine, U.S. border crossing, while returning from New Brunswick, Canada.
Why: Due to past convictions in 2004 and 2007 for possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license.
How: Border officers informed him he was subject to detention and denied re-entry.