View Full Version : What can customs and homeland security officials ask when a US citizen
freedom06
08-17-2007, 12:20 PM
returns from a trip overseas? Can they ask what countries we've visited. who did we meet? etc..and are we obligated by law to answer their questions?
b3ll3ny
08-17-2007, 06:50 PM
they will not ask you anything unless you look suspicious and if you stayed a little bit long out of the country.Also,if you are bringing in some stuff from overseas like foods,they will ask and inspect it.But in most cases if you're a US citizen coming back in America they dont usually question you, their main concern right now is those illegals and terrorist coming in the country
I believe they are trained on and provided with a set of questions, what answers to expect/look for, and how to deal with them. Try getting smart with or refusing to answer a customs official, HSO officer, or border patrol. I did, when I was younger. An ass kicking, strip search and nine hours later I got to leave - a sore and educated smart ass.
ishiibrad
08-17-2007, 09:20 PM
They can ask any question they seem fit. It`s for the countries safety and yours! From diseases to terrorism.