US Court Upholds Warrantless Cellphone Searches at International Borders
A US court has ruled that border agents are permitted to search travelers' cellphones without a warrant or reasonable suspicion. The decision reinforces broad government authority over electronic devices at international entry points. The ruling came to light following an incident in Atlanta where a traveler's phone was wiped during an airport inspection. Privacy advocates warn the decision significantly limits digital privacy rights for those crossing US borders. The case has reignited debate over the balance between national security interests and personal data protection.
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