Know Your Rights: U.S. Airports and Ports of Entry

Last updated: May 7, 2026 12:17 pm

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Now more than ever, it's important to know your basic constitutional rights when entering the United States from abroad. The Constitution prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents from performing stops, searches, detentions, or removals based solely on religion, race, national origin, gender, ethnicity, or political beliefs.

If you believe any of your rights were violated or wish to report mistreatment at an airport or land Port of Entry in California, please contact us.
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