Originally Posted by Boraxo

Nice legal conclusions but I am still searching for supporting material. So far I have reviewed the entire GOES website (both logged in and logged out) and can't find anything that discusses the subject of whether children can enter with a parent (which as others have noted was previously permitted). The closest topic is "Eligibility" which notes that "Applicants under the age of 18 must have the consent of a parent to participate" and Application Process which states that "Every individual who applies for Global Entry - including children - must create an individual GOES account" which of course begs the question. The only procedures that are outlined specify what to do at the GOES kiosk - they don't address family members. I could not find any agreement, any terms and conditions, nothing except a requirement that I comply with all the GOES rules (which I did - I did not answer any questions falsely on either the application or at the kiosk).

I take issue your bold assertion that I somehow tried to "smuggle my child into the US". First of all she is a US citizen and constitutionally entitled to enter the US as she wishes. Second as others have noted she would not even be asked to show ID at a land border. Third her entry was open and notorious, not hidden from anyone and I specifically mentioned it to the CBP officer who took my form.

I will certainly do my best to follow the rules but CBP needs to update its website and kiosk so that everyone knows the rules.