The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether the government may search the digital contents of Americans’ cell phones at the border and international airports without first providing a valid reason and obtaining a warrant.
The federal government has long exercised broad authority to conduct searches at the nation’s international borders and airports. Historically, that authority has been tied to the government’s responsibility to regulate entry into the United States, enforce customs laws and prevent contraband from being brought into the country.
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