BPA BPA Immigration Law and Policy

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

A reasonable suspicion based on articulable facts

Answer

Probable cause that a crime has occurred

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Absolute certainty of illegal entry

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A warrant issued by a federal judge

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Answer

Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Department of State (DOS)

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A court-ordered deportation after a full hearing

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Transfer of a detainee to another facility

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Emergency entry permission for refugees

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The Patriot Act

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The Fourth Amendment Waiver Act

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Executive Order 13767

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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They are identical terms with no legal distinction

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A port of entry is only for cargo; a border crossing is only for people

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Ports of entry are managed by Border Patrol; border crossings are managed by ICE

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Being a citizen of a non-allied country

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Having a communicable disease

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Prior immigration violations

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Criminal convictions for certain crimes