Internal checkpoints

A growing number of citizens is refusing to answer unconstitutional questions at checkpoints far from an international border.

“During a routine trip from San Diego to Phoenix in 2009, Pastor Steven Anderson was stopped at an internal immigration checkpoint about 70 miles from the Mexican border. A stern-looking Border Patrol agent asked Anderson to provide proof of citizenship and requested permission to search his car.

“The persistent pastor declined both, citing his Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. He then asked to be allowed to go on his way. The request was denied.

“After a period of dithering, agents announced that a police dog had alerted to potential contraband in the vehicle.”

Then, came the broken windows, Tasers and dragging from the car.


http://reason.com/archives/2013/12/28/americas-internal-checkpoints

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