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drray23

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28. I hope it goes well. I have the same concerns

Thu Jun 19, 2025, 08:40 AM

Jun 2025

Even thought, I am a naturalized citizen and white (French/American) I worry about traveling abroad and coming back. I was harassed at the border many times when I was a visa and then green card holder. My wife is native born American.

Yet, we are considering using burner phones when we fly to Europe and back into the US to avoid having them prying into our actual phones.

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You all know me and my wife's green card saga. In 2.5 hours my wife's flight from Shanghai lands at JFK [View all] AZLD4Candidate Jun 2025 OP

I wish you and your family wellness. I have none of your issues but I do not trust Trump/ICE either. riversedge Jun 2025 #1

This is a legitimate concern...I validate your feelings... FarPoint Jun 2025 #2

Please let us know how it goes. Katinfl Jun 2025 #3

Do you have an attorney on standby? JMCKUSICK Jun 2025 #4

Under the Walter-McCarran Act, decisions at the border are final and there is no appeal. AZLD4Candidate Jun 2025 #5

Oh boy, I did not know that. JMCKUSICK Jun 2025 #7

Ahh, so that is why they want to prevent entry and get people out of U.S. jurisdiction LiberalArkie Jun 2025 #13

CBP is completely unaccountable and their decisions are final. AZLD4Candidate Jun 2025 #18

I grew up in Tucson BonnieJW Jun 2025 #34

Good luck! It seems ICE has concentrated their efforts in Blue States. surfered Jun 2025 #6

SEA, SFO, LAX, ORD, DTW, JFK, DUL are all in blue states. She's flying into JFK. AZLD4Candidate Jun 2025 #8

Isn't NY a blue state? I'm confused. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 2025 #12

Just pointing out an observation of their enforcement. Which is why I wished for good luck. surfered Jun 2025 #15

👍 littlemissmartypants Jun 2025 #23

Sending both of you those powerful DU vibes!!! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2025 #9

All the best. I'm so sorry you've had these worries and hassles Maeve Jun 2025 #10

I cannot imagine the mercuryblues Jun 2025 #11

New court ruling surfered Jun 2025 #14

Two things: 1: That's people already here, not people trying to enter at the border. She's at the mercy of the AZLD4Candidate Jun 2025 #17

Hoping for the best.🙏 surfered Jun 2025 #24

Visualize success. barbtries Jun 2025 #16

Please accept this agnostics prayers. RVN VET71 Jun 2025 #19

I really hope it all goes well for your wife tulipsandroses Jun 2025 #20

I don't blame you for being terrified over this. Let us know when she's safely out of the airport. Vinca Jun 2025 #21

Understandable. You've been through so much! littlemissmartypants Jun 2025 #22

I wish you both the best of luck!!! CaptainTruth Jun 2025 #25

Oh, boy!!! Id be a basket case! Sending you both thoughts for safety !!!!!! Karadeniz Jun 2025 #26

Has your wife's flight landed? Please let us know when she is safely with you. Fla Dem Jun 2025 #27

I hope it goes well. I have the same concerns drray23 Jun 2025 #28

I completely understand Sailingdiver Jun 2025 #29

saying a prayer for you and yours stillcool Jun 2025 #30

Sending positive vibes that all goes smoothly. iluvtennis Jun 2025 #31

Wish you both the best of luck! Kaleva Jun 2025 #32

Keep Us Posted! Deep State Witch Jun 2025 #33

Your concerns are very valid! sdfernando Jun 2025 #35

Thank you for your updates. Like many others sending positive ChazII Jun 2025 #36

We are hoping and praying for your success FakeNoose Jun 2025 #37

A former girlfriend of mine's daughter was born in South Africa. Squaredeal Jun 2025 #38

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You drank a brain worm. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2025 #40

She did, it was LG again. MarineCombatEngineer Jun 2025 #44

It might look bad, but things could always be worse. Imagine if she was a Doctor in Gaza. nt Exp Jun 2025 #41

Disgusting comment. Please delete this. This is not the thread for that! AZLD4Candidate Jun 2025 #42

Disgusting comment is right! ShazzieB Jun 2025 #43