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by jpambrun 409 days ago
Are civil affairs litigated at the border by custom agents now?
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bdangubic 409 days ago
yes
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anonfordays 409 days ago
They always have been, overstaying your visa is an example of a civil violation, placing it in the purvue of ICE. You have less protections/rights afforded to you in civil proceedings versus criminal ones.
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