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!
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.
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.