Saturday, February 22, 2020

A step in the right direction

Greyhound, the nation’s largest bus company, said in a statement to The Hill that it will notify the Department of Homeland Security that it no longer consents to warrantless searches on its buses and terminal areas that are not open to the public. It will also give drivers and other employees updated training regarding the policy.

"Our primary concern is the safety of our customers and team members, and we are confident these changes will lead to an improved experience for all parties involved," the company said. "We plan to begin the implementation of these changes immediately."

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Greyhound’s announcement comes after a Border Patrol memo was leaked saying that agents cannot board private buses without the company’s consent. Greyhound had previously said it had no choice but to allow warrantless searches under federal law.

  The Hill

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