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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 9:55 am
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MapleLeaf
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Originally Posted by Roger
Make that 'in US custody on foreign soil', surely?
It happens in Canada and the Republic of Ireland on US-bound planes. Extending this to other airports would bring benefits to millions - and ensure that Cat Stevens gets to where he's going - so why not extend this now?
Technically when you pass through DHS in Canada at an airport, you have entered US Soil. If you want to go back outside the secure area, you have to pass through Canada Customs/Immigration as you "have been out of the country"
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