The Fourth Circuit ruled that border agents can manually search phones without probable cause or a warrant, deeming such searches "routine" under the Fourth Amendment. This decision undermines digital privacy rights, as manual searches are now subject to less stringent standards than forensic searches, despite their potential for significant personal data exposure. Developers and tech professionals should be wary of increased surveillance risks when traveling internationally.
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Ali NematiWritten by Ali
