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To: B4Ranch

What? I live in Western Michigan in one of the yellow bands on the map, but there is no way that I am within 100 miles of Canada!


22 posted on 02/28/2013 3:33:43 PM PST by laker_dad
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To: laker_dad

DHS considers all open water boundaries to be international waters therefore the shores are within their search authority and jurisdiction. The US Border Patrol therefore can search any person or vehicle within 100 miles of the boundary without a warrant or court order.


25 posted on 02/28/2013 4:58:37 PM PST by B4Ranch (When democracy turns to tyranny, we still get to vote. We just won't use voting booths to do it.)
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To: laker_dad

DHS considers all open water boundaries to be international waters therefore the shores are within their search authority and jurisdiction. The US Border Patrol therefore can search any person or vehicle within 100 miles of the boundary without a warrant or court order.

If I come by boat from Canada to Chicago. Chicago is an interntional port with a US Customs Office and a US Border Patrol team on duty 24/7 waiting to search me, my luggage and the boat if they wish.


26 posted on 02/28/2013 5:01:22 PM PST by B4Ranch (When democracy turns to tyranny, we still get to vote. We just won't use voting booths to do it.)
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