Stopping travelers in vehicles at a fixed checkpoint for brief questioning about their citizenship and immigration status:

a. violates the Fourth Amendment search and seizure requirements.
b. is not considered a seizure under the Fourth Amendment.
c. is considered a seizure under the Fourth Amendment but has been held to be constitutional.
d. is considered a seizure only if officials detain the travelers for a significant amount of time.


c

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