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Frustration Mounts at U.S.-Canada Peace Arch Checkpoints

5/6/2025

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Unexpected checkpoints at the Peace Arch crossing between the U.S. and Canada left travelers frustrated last Thursday to Saturday. B.C. resident Leslie expressed her unease as U.S. customs conducted extensive searches. Immigration lawyer Len Saunders highlighted the unusual nature of these checks, while U.S. Customs defended them as standard procedure for national security.

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Story summary

Unexpected checkpoints at the Peace Arch crossing between the U.S. and Canada left travelers frustrated last Thursday to Saturday. B.C. resident Leslie expressed her unease as U.S. customs conducted extensive searches. Immigration lawyer Len Saunders highlighted the unusual nature of these checks, while U.S. Customs defended them as standard procedure for national security.