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U.S. citizens' rights at border checkpoints

U.S. citizens have the right to re-enter the country but may face questioning and searches at ports of entry and interior checkpoints, with certain protections under the Fourth Amendment.

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Jan 24, 2026
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Why is CBP in Minneapolis when it is beyond their 100 mile jurisdiction?

claims certain warrantless authorities within a regulatory “reasonable distance” of the border—codified as 100 air miles by regulation—but that statutory framework and agency practice are messy, conte...

Jan 22, 2026
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did the ice agents any warrant the would allow them to enter ChongLy “Scott” Thao's home without permission?

The weight of contemporaneous reporting indicates agents who detained ChongLy “Scott” Thao did not present a judge-signed warrant at his home; family members and multiple news outlets say no warrant w...

Jan 21, 2026

What are the Fourth Amendment rules for identity checks by federal agencies at airports and border checkpoints?

Federal agencies operate under a distinct regime at international borders and their "functional equivalents" (like international airports): routine identity checks and searches at those points are sub...

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