“The government has historically had broad power to search travelers and their property at the border. But that prerogative is being challenged as more people travel with extensive personal and business information on devices that would typically require a warrant to examine. Several court cases seek to limit the ability of border agents to search, copy and even seize travelers’ laptops, cameras and phones without suspicion of illegal activity. Courts have long held that Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches do not apply at the border, based on the government’s interest in combating crime and terrorism.”
Border Agents’ Power to Search Devices Is Facing Increasing Challenges in Court
- Post author:The Freedom Watch Staff
- Post published:December 14, 2012
- Post category:Network Archives
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