August 27th, 2009

U.S. unveils new rules on border searches of laptops

Reuters

Privacy groups like the Electronic Frontier Foundation have pushed Congress to stop border officers from searching laptops, cell phones and other electronic devices without probable cause when people enter or return to the country.

Related Issues: Travel Screening

Related Cases: FOIA: Border Searches

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