American Citizens Returning from Mexico Get Detained, Fined Thousands for How They Crossed the Border

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What’s this? Try to enter the U.S. at the southern border and it will cost you $5,000? And you’ll be detained?

Did President Joe Biden’s recent visit to the border result in a new immigration policy?

Nope.

Just get in the wrong lane of traffic entering from Tijuana and you’ll get busted. Especially if you’re an American.

That has happened repeatedly to U.S. residents who unknowingly got into an express lane, known as the Sentri lane, that allows for pre-approved entry into the U.S. at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, according to KTTV-TV.

Enter the Sentri unauthorized and risk getting fined, threatened with having your car impounded, and chained to a bench.

“They say, ‘Yep, we’re gonna take your car or we’re gonna fine you $5,000’ for what amounts to being in the wrong lane of traffic,” according to lawyer John Manley, who has handled these kinds of cases.

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