Travelling to the U.S.A but can't bring my son's CBD oil.

[WittyAspie]

Bear in mind that it isn't just the TSA but also US Customs officials who take an interest in what is inside the luggage of travelers, and customs officials are far more astute when it comes to picking up on illicit substances.... as are their trained sniffer dogs. Getting this into the US might be rather problematic. Not only that, but if caught entering with a federally unlawful product, the authorities would be notified, and it is quite possible that a visitor might then be barred from entry.

Not worth the risk.

They are US citizens. The only way to ban them from entering the US would be to revoke their citizenship and exile them to a foreign land. That seems rather extreme for simply trying to give your kid some medicine to prevent seizures.

 

[Judge]

They are US citizens. The only way to ban them from entering the US would be to revoke their citizenship and exile them to a foreign land. That seems rather extreme for simply trying to give your kid some medicine to prevent seizures.

That's correct. However it wouldn't preclude them from arbitrarily placing them on the federal no-fly list.

And attempting to get your name off that list may prove more difficult than resolving identity theft. In comparison we aren't talking about actions requiring clear justification such as "probable cause". There are so many protocols operating at the lower levels of Homeland Security...that at times seem almost "in between" the law. Scary times, where security is emphasized over civil liberties especially in the absence of due process. Under such circumstances, proceed with caution.

But I have rights! - Guess again. Maybe. Maybe not.

 

[AO1501]

They are US citizens. The only way to ban them from entering the US would be to revoke their citizenship and exile them to a foreign land. That seems rather extreme for simply trying to give your kid some medicine to prevent seizures.

Indeed, US Citizens can't be banned but anyone else reading this and thinking your advice was reasonably safe could be.

And even US Citizens caught with substances considered illegal under federal law, on federal property, would be subject to probable arrest - after all, why have customs inspectors and sniffer dogs if there isn't an intent to enforce the law?

It simply is not worth the risk.

 

[Mary Anne]

My step mom is in her mid nineties, and always come through Miami from Central America. (Her family lives down there) Miami is a major drug trafficking portal, and TSA are very vigilant down there. They make her go through her luggage, take off shoes etc. Do not risk bringing it into the country. I would see if you can have some waiting for you somehow when you arrive. Or find another legal epilepsy drug.