United States Border Patrol safeguards asking apprehended Australian traveler about her abortion history – The Independent

An Australian female, who was deported from the United States after being inquired about her abortion history in June, has actually stated that the Customs and Border Protection [CBP] authorities have actually now informed her that asking tourists about “termination of pregnancy” remains in line with their policies. Madolline Gourley was apprehended in June at the Los Angeles airport, on her method to Canada, after she was asked by CBP authorities whether she has had an abortion. The CBP has actually now informed her that the representatives acted appropriately in their interactions with her. Ms Gourley was apprehended at the airport over suspicions she had actually breached the conditions of the visa waiver program. She stated at the time that she “wasn’t distressed or distressed by this specific concern” however that she did keep in mind thinking, “Did she seriously simply ask that?” In a follow-up today, a CBP representative informed 32- year-old Ms Gourley that an examination into her experience at the airport with CBP representatives “did not expose any negative action from the part of any CBP staff member”. “The concerns you were asked remained in line with the policies and treatments associated with visitors in CBP custody,” the CBP authorities stated. “Under present standards, CBP authorities are needed to gather details relating to possible medical concerns, consisting of pregnancy, postpartum and termination of pregnancy to childbearing women in CBP custody. This is done to guarantee the health and wellness of those under our custody and is a leading concern for CBP.” Ms Gourley is a blog writer from Brisbane understood for taking a trip the world for catsitting was transiting through the United States on 30 June when she was held at the border. In June, she stated that she’s conserved around A$28,000(₤16,050) in lodging expenses to date by utilizing website TrustedHouseSitters. She stated that she has actually explored throughout Australia and the United States for next to absolutely nothing by providing her housesitting services and caring for individuals’s animals while they’re away.
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