US citizen arrested for wiping phone at airport; judge allows search without warrant
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US border agents have been granted the authority to manually search a traveler's electronic devices without reasonable suspicion. This ruling follows a case involving Samuel Tunick, who faced charges for allegedly wiping his phone during a border search. The decision aligns elect...
US border agents have been granted the authority to manually search a traveler's electronic devices without reasonable suspicion. This ruling follows a case involving Samuel Tunick, who faced charges for allegedly wiping his phone during a border search. The decision aligns electronic devices with other property types like luggage. U.S. Customs and Border Protection insisted these searches help combat various illegal activities.
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/an-american-citizen-was-arrested-at-airport-by-border-security-for-wiping-his-phone-with-pin-federal-judge-approves-search-without-warrant-heres-what-new-ruling-says-on-phone-and-laptop-searches/articleshow/134732061.cms
