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Original Date Announced
February 21, 2018CBP is increasingly engaging in warrantless searches in Florida, New York, New Hampshire, Texas, and Washington State up to 100 air miles away from the borders, including boarding Greyhound buses, according to the New York Times. [ID #307]
New York Times: Under Trump, Border Patrol Steps Up Searches Far From the BorderEffective Date
February 21, 2018Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
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February 22, 2020
Greyhound to Stop Allowing Border Patrol Agents on Its Buses Without Warrants
Greyhound Lines will no longer allow Border Patrol agents to conduct immigration checks on its buses without warrants, the company announced — one week after a leaked government memo revealed that agents could not board buses without consent. For memo, see https://apnews.com/48960c783dd3f22af2ad320227e40b20 Go to article on nytimes.com
Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: ReportedTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: BorderAgencies Affected: CBP
Commentary
Federal Agents Board Buses 100 Miles From Border To Ask, Are You A U.S. Citizen?
Widespread use of the practice. Other news outlets report Border Patrol agents boarding buses within the 100-mile zone. Go to article on npr.org