Second Circuit Allows Government to Search Electronic Devices at the Border Without Any Suspicion
Summary
Knight First Amendment Institute reports that the Second Circuit allowed border agents to search travelers’ electronic devices without suspicion, a decision criticized as threatening First and Fourth Amendment rights. It notes amicus briefs by the Knight Institute and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press urging warrants, outlines the case United States v. Alisigwe, and provides links to read the decision and related materials. The piece emphasizes implications for journalists and privacy.