Originally Posted by JumboD

I don't think you are wrong in your beliefs, but the law does not support all of them. Yes, there are restrictions on whom may enter and remain in the country, but not having the right to enter or stay does not negate your fundamental rights while here (that's why there are very specific procedures that are supposed to be followed when deporting non-citizens). As far as how you are treated at customs checkpoints, that's different: you are not yet in the United States, a big difference.