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Is current immigration policy seriously treated as a national security issue? How was it treated prior to 9/11?
The current immigration policy is not seriously treated as a national security issue. The arguments raised after the September 11 terrorism on security have not been carefully looked into and implemented. Policy measures that were put in place try to undermine the national security in the U.S instead of enhancing it. Before 9/11 protection of borders was not considered to be a national issue. Prior to the attacks, the government treated the policies as an enforcement to use as a model of fighting terrorism.
What does open, but closed borders mean?
Open borders means that free movement of people between borders is done without any exemptions. A closed border prevents people moving between the bordering countries without any exemption. They do have walls or fences with one major gate that allows people to move in and out but are exempted. Open but closed borders allow free movement of people but have a major gate that is used as an entry or an exit.
What does Customs border authority entail?
The custom border authority entails policies that are used to safeguard the country’s security. They agency must regulate and facilitate the international trade, enforce borders regulations that involves immigration and collect the custom duties in and out of the country. It is also meant to protect the country from entry of terrorists and illegal weapons and also apprehend people trying to sneak to the country.

What is the functional equivalent of the border?
The functional equivalent of a border is the flights received in an international airport from a foreign country. It describes the first practical detention point after a border is crossed and the final entry port. The border search exempts those in the functional equivalent of the border.
What are border searches under the fourth amendment?
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