Not for nothing, but the details of what happened here are sketchy at best. The blog article above discusses the legality and what-ifs, but I’m not so sure this guy was randomly singled out. Other news articles on what happened give scant details.
So exactly what is the deal with the 4th & 5th Amendment when at the border and/or going thru customs? Doesn’t CBP reserve the right to go thru anything they want, including phones, and no matter what the circumstance or lack of warrant?
I forgot to turn off the data button on my iPhone. Cost me $150.
Yes, they do not need a warrant.
Modern technology equivalent of Penthouse Forum.
Interesting and fascinating read, and technically possible, but probably a complete fabrication.