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They may not be able to deny entry, but they can hold you indefinitely with no limit even if you’re a citizen.



Can they deny your request for an attorney?


Yikes, I don't know about border detentions. The right to representation attaches (generally) at the start of criminal proceedings, pursuant to the 6th Amend. Is a border detention a criminal proceeding? Probably it's just some sort of administrative function and so your rights are certainly much slimmer at this point.




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