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BPA Immigration Law and Policy Flashcards

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  1. Under U.S. immigration law, what is the legal standard for a Border Patrol Agent to stop and question an individual near the border?

    Answer: A reasonable suspicion based on articulable facts

    The U.S. Supreme Court in Terry v. Ohio established that a reasonable, articulable suspicion is the standard for brief investigative stops.

  2. Which federal agency is responsible for overseeing U.S. Border Patrol?

    Answer: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

    U.S. Border Patrol is a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which operates under the Department of Homeland Security.

  3. What is 'expedited removal' under U.S. immigration law?

    Answer: A fast-track removal process for certain inadmissible individuals without a full immigration hearing

    Expedited removal allows CBP to remove certain inadmissible individuals without a formal immigration court hearing if they cannot demonstrate fear of persecution.

  4. Which legal document grants Border Patrol the authority to conduct searches within 100 miles of the U.S. border?

    Answer: 8 U.S.C. § 1357 and implementing regulations

    8 U.S.C. § 1357 authorizes Border Patrol agents to interrogate and search without a warrant within 100 air miles of the U.S. border.

  5. What is the legal difference between a 'port of entry' and a 'border crossing'?

    Answer: A port of entry is an officially designated location for legal entry; a border crossing is any physical crossing regardless of legality

    A port of entry is an official, designated location for lawful entry and inspection; crossing elsewhere without authorization is illegal entry.

  6. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which of the following is NOT a ground of inadmissibility?

    Answer: Being a citizen of a non-allied country

    Being a citizen of a non-allied country is not a statutory ground of inadmissibility under the INA; the listed grounds focus on health, security, and criminal history.