Reasonable Search Standards Act

Summary

Reasonable Search Standards Act - Prohibits Customs Service personnel from subjecting travelers to detention or searches based upon race, religion, gender, national origin, or sexual orientation, except when acting upon specific information that a particular traveler suspected of engaging in illegal activity is described by one or more of such characteristics. Requires Customs Service personnel, before a pat down or intrusive nonroutine search, to document reasons to support a belief that an individual may be carrying contraband in violation of Federal law. Waives such requirement with respect to anyone suspected of carrying a weapon. Instructs the Commissioner of Customs to require Customs Service personnel to undergo periodic training on identification, detention, and search procedures, with particular emphasis on profiling proscriptions. Directs the Commissioner to study and report annually to Congress on detentions and searches of persons by Customs Service personnel during the preceding calendar year. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 April 2000

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 April 2000

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• Introduced in Senate

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