U.S. Lawmakers Seek Answers After Canadian Man Forced to Provide DNA at Border
WASHINGTON, United States:
American lawmakers are demanding explanations from the Trump administration after a 68-year-old Canadian man said U.S. border officers detained him for three hours and required him to give a DNA sample before allowing him to return home.
Lawmakers Voice Concern
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Democrat representing an area near Detroit, described the incident as “outrageous.” She and Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, sent a joint letter to the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department, and the Justice Department requesting details about the “extraordinary incident.”
Canadian Retiree’s Experience
Kevin Larson, a retiree from Ontario, said he has crossed the U.S. border many times without issue, often to visit family or for work-related training as a health physicist. On the morning of October 18, 2025, Larson tried to enter the U.S. at the Blue Water Bridge near Sarnia, Ontario, to attend the “No Kings” rally in Port Huron, Michigan.
Larson said he was concerned about being denied entry but did not anticipate the treatment he received. He emphasized that he has no criminal record and had only brought a Canadian flag, printed directions to the rally, and a change of clothes in case of unexpected delays.
Response to Border Policy Concerns
Larson criticized the Trump administration for its approach toward Canada, calling it disrespectful to a long-standing ally. Lawmakers are now seeking accountability and clarification regarding U.S. border practices that may affect lawful travelers.
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