
Border Agents' Phone Searches: Your Rights Explained
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices at ports of entry, citing national security concerns like digital contraband and terrorism-related content. While the agency reports a relatively small percentage of travelers are subject to these searches, concerns are rising about potential questioning related to legally protected online speech and the impact on digital privacy. The legality of these searches is based on an exception to Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless searches.


















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