As it turns out, if there are no consequences, then you can actually do this.
this post was submitted on 30 Apr 2025
478 points (99.4% liked)
California
1731 readers
40 users here now
Welcome to /c/California, an online haven that brings to life the unrivaled diversity and vibrancy of California! This engaging community offers a virtual exploration of the Golden State, taking you from the stunning Pacific coastline to the rugged Sierra Nevada, and every town, city, and landmark in between. Discover California's world-class wineries, stunning national parks, innovative tech scene, robust agricultural heartland, and culturally diverse metropolises.
Discussions span a wide range of topics—from travel tips and restaurant recommendations to local politics and environmental issues. Whether you're a lifelong resident, a recent transplant, or planning your dream visit, /c/California is your one-stop place to share experiences, ask questions, and celebrate all the things that make California truly unique.
Related Communities:
Nearby Communities:
- California
- Bakersfield, CA
- Bay Area, CA
- Burbank, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Oakland, CA
- San Diego, CA
- San Jose, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Santa Clarita, CA
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
Yeah, that's the literal difference between "can not" and "may not". I can walk into a police station and just murder someone—we all can!—but I may not without consequence. I mean, unless the law just starts ignoring that too...
They can’t catch all of us.
They mayn't catch all of us.
oh you can’t? and what is anyone gonna do about it?
Chuck Schumer is going to write an even stronger worded letter, that's what!!1!
Chuck Shumer is going to write another book and promote it on TDS.
that's a gringo!
This is settled law. 8 U.S.C. § 1357(a)(3) allows immigration officers to conduct warrantless searches and interrogations “within a reasonable distance” of the border. The term “reasonable distance” has been defined by regulation (8 C.F.R. § 287.1) as within 100 miles of any U.S. international boundary or coastline.
There is one exception in case law: they cannot stop vehicles at random without “reasonable suspicion” outside of fixed checkpoints (based on United States v. Brignoni-Ponce, 422 U.S. 873 (1975)).
The judge has not decided the case yet, but she likely understands the above well, and any judgement will be narrow and specifically within the confines of existing statute and precedent. U.S. border security laws have always been incredibly broad and arguably draconian. Successive administrations on the left and the right have kept it that way.
Don't forget that international airports count as an international boundary, so that basically covers the whole country.
Cracks me up that Tulsa, Oklahoma has a 100-mile boundary around the international airport. You'd have to go up to Kansas to get any closer to the center of the US.
This is settled law.
Settled law ain't what it used to be.
Hell, law aint what it used to be.
This is settled law
Or, at least, we'd like to believe that. In the absence of meaningful opposition there doesn't seem to be much substance to settled law.
the question isn’t “who’s going to let me”. The question is “who’s going to stop me”
"After the January sweep, the man who led it, Chief Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino, said his agents specifically targeted people with criminal and immigration histories. However, a CalMatters investigation revealed that the Border Patrol had no criminal or immigration history on 77 of the 78 people it arrested."
so just being an immigrant?
Being not white
That's where you're wrong, kiddo.
They absolutely can, will, and do. And will continue to do so until you remove them by force.
That judge is going straight to jail, no?
This is not a country of law. It’s a country of power.
If the social fabric was healthier there would be groups to protect good judges from reprisals. There might actually be, but they would need to be contacted. John Brown gun clubs?
Next week: “You just can’t walk up to people with judges robes and intern us”
tRUMP: "Lol...oh, you're serious? I. CAN. DO. WHAT. I. WANT. AND. NO ONE. WILL. STOP. ME.
ARREST THAT JUDGE, they are, err, umm, secret members of ms13 or something!! Beautiful arrest. Tremendous. People are saying it was the best arrest ever!!"
I've seen police in german trains doing precisely this.
They are allowed to do so in most European countries. The UK is a notable exception.
The Nazis think they can.