CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Several people have been recording videos of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol operations.

People have even told us they have been taken into custody for things like honking or distracting agents.

Can Border Patrol can take you into custody for recording or distracting agents?

Let's verify. • Attorney Gary Mauney • The First Amendment • Federal Law

We have seen several encounters of people being taken into custody by Border Patrol for allegedly getting in the way or distracting agents.

Many are wondering what people are allowed to do.

Attorney Gary Mauney said it's simple: If you are in the way of agents' operations, they can arrest you.

“If you get in the way of an officer making an arrest, meaningfully getting in the way, you’re going to have very little argum

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