Article 4V2K1 Federal Court Rules That Border Agents Need Probable Cause to Search Travelers' Phones

Federal Court Rules That Border Agents Need Probable Cause to Search Travelers' Phones

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Tom McKay
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A federal court in Boston ruled on Tuesday that suspicionless searches of electronics at U.S. border crossings are unconstitutional, finding that reasonable suspicion of an actual crime is required before authorities can demand access to cell phones and other devices.

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