### Question
How is the term turn back defined?


### Answer
The term **turn back** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 223* as the following:

> an unlawful border crosser who, after making an unlawful entry into the United States, responds to United States enforcement efforts by returning promptly to the country from which such crosser entered

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 223*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-BORDER, MARITIME, AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part B-U.S. Customs and Border Protection**

