https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150409/15452930604/2009-dhs-document-says-border-patrol-can-searchcopy-contents-your-device-just-because-it-wants-to.shtml
FOIA clearinghouse MuckRock has scored another revealing document, this time from Customs and Border Protection. As we're well aware, the US border isn't technically considered to be part of the United States, at least not as far as the Constitution is concerned. All bets are off, 4th (and others) Amendment-wise. If you're traveling with anything -- whether its a vehicle, suitcase or laptop -- expect it to be searched.
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