Interesting question...does a Federal Agent have the authority to make a traffic stop?

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Can an agent that works for ICE or CIA etc. make a traffic stop?

Friend of mine got pulled over today and I don't think they have this jurisdiction. Thoughts?

 

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With the Patriot Act a federal agent can practically do anything he wants

 

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CHOPTALK said:

With the Patriot Act a federal agent can practically do anything he wants

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I don't think so Chop. I don't think Federal officers can enforce city/state laws on non Federal land.

 

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Enfuego said:

I don't think so Chop. I don't think Federal officers can enforce city/state laws on non Federal land.

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All he has to do is say you are a suspected terrorist.

 

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I think they have to be in a marked police car to make a traffic stop.

 

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JohnnyMac said:

I think they have to be in a marked police car to make a traffic stop.

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I know that's not true either. FBI and unmarked cops stop guys whenever they want.