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Second Circuit allows government to search electronic devices at the border
NEW YORK—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today held that border agents may search travelers’ electronic devices without suspicion. The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) submitted an amicus brief in the case, arguing that…
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Society, Policy & CultureSecurity & Privacy2026
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| Sep 18, 2026 | Second Circuit allows government to search electronic devices at the border by HotGarbage | 131 | 79 |
