TALLMAN, Circuit Judge, with whom Circuit Judges RAWLINSON, CLIFTON and CALLAHAN join, dissenting. The law should be the same whether smuggling aliens, drugs, or contraband goods. Today, the majority creates a circuit split by announcing a rule that contravenes established precedent and undermines congressional intent. Congress and every other circuit court to address the issue have a…
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