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Second Circuit allows government to search electronic devices at the border

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  1. jmclnx · · focus · HN ↗
    The article is not that clear in one way. Does this only apply to non-US Citizens ?
    1. tocs3 · · focus · HN ↗
      Near the top of the article:

      “Today’s decision leaves Americans’ most sensitive information open to search at the border without any suspicion at all,”

      I think this is just an extension of a general we, as government officials protecting American freedoms, can do what we want and will justify it later if we have to policy.

      It should probably be noted that this specific case led to a conviction of an actual crime (Bank fraud and money laundering).

      1. netsharc · · focus · HN ↗
        East Germany built a wall to keep their citizens "free" of "fascist elements"...
        1. tekla · · focus · HN ↗
          You understand that no one actually believed that lie. It was built to stop people from running to west Germany.
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