Posted May 23, 2019, 4:42 AM UTC
MediCAL is a state program, why would any CBP officer even WANT to access it? Regardless, it's outside of his LEGAL capabilities, and i'm sure his sister would get fired for accessing your information. If he wants it, he can get official access which would probably require a warrant.
MediCAL is a state program
Kinda. It's part of the Federal MedicAid program and most of the money is Federal.
sure, but the database is run by the state, if BP wants access, then they need a warrant, not a sister in law.
if BP wants access, then they need a warrant
Wrong. HIPAA has an LE exception and only an administrative request is necessary.
ok, but it's not a SIL request. there is still an official channel, so BP was bullshitting.
Yes, it absolutely can be taken away if CBP officers suspect he is fraudulently using his visa. I would hand over all the papers they are asking for otherwise his next entry he may be turned away. I doubt they are bluffing.
I'm not sure on this one, I'll defer to someone else.