Arnoldo has operated High Value in Laredo for 25 years. Operating from a convenience store, High Value helps customers exchange cash whether they are crossing into Mexico or shopping in the U.S. His location is conveniently located near where the interstate meets the border checkpoint. The only service High Value provides is currency exchange.
Now, a federal reporting requirement targeted at border businesses threatens his livelihood. He is suing with IJ to protect his Fourth Amendment rights and the rights of his customers.
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