Rep. Cohen Issues Statement on Release of Journalist Duran From Immigration Detention
July 11, 2019
July 11, 2019
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement regarding the release of Memphis Noticias journalist Manuel Duran from immigration detention:
"I was troubled by the way Manuel Duran was taken into custody while covering a legitimate public protest.
"He was a well-known journalist and I hope he wasn't targeted for that reason.
"I opposed his detention and have been calling for his release. I want to commend . . .
"I was troubled by the way Manuel Duran was taken into custody while covering a legitimate public protest.
"He was a well-known journalist and I hope he wasn't targeted for that reason.
"I opposed his detention and have been calling for his release. I want to commend . . .