An Appeals Court panel has ruled that federal agents can legally search through travelers' cell phones without reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or a warrant when they cross an international border.

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[–] 1 point 1 day ago (3 children)

They hold you for a few hours and make a bunch of vacant and vague threats.

Then, yes, they release you.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    A few court rulings from now and I won't be surprised if they'll start indefinitely detaining people or using "enhanced interrogation"

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