Massachusetts Immigration Attorney Carl Hurvitch Challenges CBP Over Unlawful Border Detention

Featured in: Maine Public – July 23, 2025

Practice Area: Immigration Law, Federal Litigation

Attorney: Carl Hurvitch, Brooks Law

Case Overview:

In a developing immigration case that’s captured media attention, Brooks Law immigration attorney Carl Hurvitch is advocating for Humberto Cachimuel Alfusi, an Ecuadorian national and long-time Massachusetts resident, who was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Fort Fairfield, Maine border crossing and held for multiple days without legal access or family notification.

What Happened:

• Mr. Cachimuel, who has lived in the U.S. for over 25 years and is the parent of a U.S. citizen child, traveled to northern Maine on July 16, 2025.

• He was detained by CBP without explanation and later hospitalized with a serious medical condition.

• During his time in CBP custody, no contact was made with his family or legal counsel.

• He was eventually transferred to ICE custody in Massachusetts without clear communication to his loved ones.

Legal Response from Brooks Law:

Attorney Carl Hurvitch, known for his work in immigration litigation and civil rights cases, is publicly challenging CBP’s handling of the case.

“This is a serious violation of due process,” – Hurvitch said in an interview with Maine Public.
“No one knew where he was, including his family. That should never happen in this country.”

Why This Matters:

This case highlights critical legal concerns involving:

• Immigrant rights at the U.S. border

• Lack of due process during CBP detention

• Failure to notify legal representatives or next of kin

• The need for transparency in immigration enforcement

Read the Full Article:

Maine Public: Lawyers Say Border Agents Held Ecuadorian Man for Days Without Contact“