Finally. Title IX contains provisions to strengthen the air. land and sea borders of this country. The bill would punish violence at the borders. increase authority of maritime law enforcement officers at the borders. increase penalties for smuggling contraband and other products. strengthen immigration laws to exclude fleeing felons. and persons involved in racketeering and arms trafficking. Specific sections include: Punishing "portrunning." which is driving or crashing through Customs entry ports. Sanctions for not cooperating with maritime law enforcement officers by obstructing lawful boarding requests and commands to "heave to". and Denying admission into the U.S. of persons whom consular officials have reason to believe are involved in RICO acts. arms trafficking. or alien smuggling for profit. or are fleeing foreign prosecution.
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