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Nancy L. Johnson: “The immunity section was specifically asked for by Customs, and responds to their very deep-seated need for protection…”

On the recordDecember 6, 2001
The immunity section was specifically asked for by Customs, and responds to their very deep-seated need for protection from suit for actions that they as officers must take. After all, they do not know who is walking up to them and must make difficult instant judgments about their need to search and/or restraint.
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Nancy L. Johnson
Connecticut

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Discussing the need for immunity for Customs officers during a legislative debate.

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