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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 5:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Deeg
Yes in this country. 19 USC 1305 is entitled "Immoral articles; importation prohibited". You might wish to read it. It specifically bans the importation of any "article which is obscene or immoral". This even includes advertisements of foreign lotteries for some reason.
Interesting. Without researching it to see if it's ever been tested, I'd say it is unconstitutional on its face, or at least unconstitutional as-applied if it is extended to anything other than obscenity.

Nope. Talking about the US. CBP is Customs and Border Protection. It was formed about two years ago by a merger of the Customs, Immigration, and Agriculture inspection functions, along with the Border Patrol.
Wow. I can't keep up with all the changes that have been made in the name of homeland security. Thanks for the correct info.
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