Originally Posted by
jsloan
US airports seem to be moving more and more toward a combined immigration / customs check prior to baggage claim, where they will flag people who need additional screening once their bags have been unloaded. It's not a stretch to think that they will start to transfer bags automatically for all passengers except those who get flagged.
I noticed this at SFO although didn't really process it since I was at a hurry. I showed my GE slip at immigration, walked past baggage claim, and there was no further check or gate between that and landside.