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by KBCraig
Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:09 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Showing CHL to border patrol
Replies: 32
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Kalrog wrote:
KBCraig wrote:I have a real problem with these "interior" checkpoints, some of which are as far as 70 miles from the border.

Please explain the constitutional authority for Border Patrol stopping and searching, with no warrant or probable cause, a car that has not been across the border.

Kevin
Kevin, you are not the only one. What would happen if you refused? What grounds would they detain / arrest / search you on? That whole pesky 4th amendment thing that some of us swore to protect and defend...
I'm glad I'm not alone. And I don't think the nephew mentioned above being proned out for being a "smart aleck" at a checkpoint was a positive learning experience. I'm sure he learned, but it wasn't good.

Kevin
by KBCraig
Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:21 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Showing CHL to border patrol
Replies: 32
Views: 6492

Scott Murray wrote:For what its worth, my wife grew up in Del Rio, and my in laws still live there. I've been stopped at the border patrol check point near Uvalde countless times, but I've never been asked for ID. The agent will look in the car, ask a few questions, and wave us on.

My daughters had their car searched once. I guess young people might be thought more likely to being carrying drugs. A nephew tried to be a smart aleck one time, and got spread eagled on the asphalt. I expect the experience was good for him.
I have a real problem with these "interior" checkpoints, some of which are as far as 70 miles from the border.

Please explain the constitutional authority for Border Patrol stopping and searching, with no warrant or probable cause, a car that has not been across the border.

Kevin

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