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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maroosha Muzaffar

US Border Patrol defends asking detained Australian tourist about her abortion history

Madolline Gourley via CNBC

An Australian woman, who was deported from the US after being asked about her abortion history in June, has said that the Customs and Border Protection [CBP] officials have now told her that asking travellers about “termination of pregnancy” is in line with their policies.

Madolline Gourley was detained in June at the Los Angeles airport, on her way to Canada, after she was asked by CBP officials whether she has had an abortion. The CBP has now told her that the agents acted properly in their interactions with her.

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