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Aug 31, 2010, 2:38 am

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Originally Posted by Firebug4

I am not sure if this was directed at me but I missed it either way. Taking for granted the officer doesn't see anything associated with the vehicle. You are cool as a cucumber (not nervous etc) you are free to go. The officer may still ask the question concerning your citizenship even if you offered it in the greeting without being asked.

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Please watch the following video:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Checkpoi.../0/DDLlEh0x2XA

Is what happened here legal? After the "we know who you are" what was the cause for the continued detention? Was Agent Soto correct that he was not free to leave until he answered the citizenship question?

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