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It was explained to me that they can also search without warrant within a large swath of the border, inside the country. I want to say I was told 50 miles, which covers an absurd portion of the citizenry. Can anyone confirm my understanding?

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https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/border-zone

It's important to realize this 100 mile zone only covers entering a public transport vessel (bus, train), and immigration checkpoints (only along N/S border). Within 25 miles, they can enter private property without a warrant (excepting dwellings). So it's a lot more limited in scope than it first seems.

Source: "Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's) 100-Mile Rule" - ACLU Washington office.

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