Court Rules Border Searches Of Electronics Violated Constitution

A court ruling found that searching international travelers' electronics at US ports without reasonable suspicion violates the 4th Amendment. The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU and EFF, involved 11 plaintiffs. The ACLU emphasized that privacy rights remain intact at borders. The US government argued that such searches help combat terrorism and other crimes, though only a small percentage of travelers are affected.

What does the 4th Amendment protect U.S. citizens from?

What was the rate of electronic searches at US ports of entry from 2016 to 2019?