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Harvard Office of the General Counsel

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Dec 14, 2025
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What rights do US citizens have at border checkpoints and ports of entry?

U.S. citizens have a right to re-enter the country at ports of entry but face questioning and searches that federal officials can conduct without suspicion at the border; CBP may detain, inspect lugga...

Nov 30, 2025
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Can immigration officers deny entry to U.S. citizens at a port of entry and what recourse do they have?

U.S. citizens have a constitutional and practical right to re-enter the United States; immigration officers at ports of entry cannot permanently deny a U.S. citizen admission but can detain, question,...