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> also worth noting: as a US citizen re-entering the country you do not have to present anything more to a customs agent than your passport. But as a practical

> also worth noting: as a US citizen re-entering the country you do not have to present anything more to a customs agent than your passport. But as a practical matter they can detain you and do a more intense search than they would if you didn't dig your heels in and silently hand them your passport. You'd be surprised how intrusive a search absent reasonable suspicion can be at the border - they just don't have the resources to do one on everyone. The info I've been asked for at the border is usually info the government could get if it wanted (Ex: asking where I visited when they have flight records and are looking at my passport stamps) I'm fine with doing a little participatory security theater if it gets me home quicker and has no real cost to me.

nimbius 7y ago
again, it depends on your definition of liberty. I take a hardline stance. to confirm: this is absolutely not recommended for everyone. The demeanor of your CBP officer shifts quite unpleasantly when you decide not to answer them. They will begin to lie to you about the events taking place, as its their job. This information is also valid for CBP stops inside the US while traveling by automobile. Your passport or drivers license should be all that is required. No questions.
- stronglikedan 7y ago
  > Your passport or drivers license should be all that is required. Is that for citizens or non-citizens? I would think it's only the driver's license for citizens, correct?
  - dontbenebby 7y ago
    The issue is in theory non citizens can have DLs, and they're trying to sniff out illegal immigrants. (In practice they tend to not pry white people for proof beyond a DL and pinky swearing they're citizens)
- CWuestefeld 7y ago
  for CBP stops inside the US while traveling by automobile. Your passport or drivers license should be all that is required. No questions. Most of the time the questions are just a pretext anyway. It just wastes time while their dogs are sniffing around your car looking for drugs.

nimbius 7y ago

again, it depends on your definition of liberty. I take a hardline stance. to confirm: this is absolutely not recommended for everyone. The demeanor of your CBP officer shifts quite unpleasantly when you decide not to answer them. They will begin to lie to you about the events taking place, as its their job. This information is also valid for CBP stops inside the US while traveling by automobile. Your passport or drivers license should be all that is required. No questions.

stronglikedan 7y ago
> Your passport or drivers license should be all that is required. Is that for citizens or non-citizens? I would think it's only the driver's license for citizens, correct?
- dontbenebby 7y ago
  The issue is in theory non citizens can have DLs, and they're trying to sniff out illegal immigrants. (In practice they tend to not pry white people for proof beyond a DL and pinky swearing they're citizens)
CWuestefeld 7y ago
for CBP stops inside the US while traveling by automobile. Your passport or drivers license should be all that is required. No questions. Most of the time the questions are just a pretext anyway. It just wastes time while their dogs are sniffing around your car looking for drugs.