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Washington (CNN) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously ruled that police may not search the cell phones of criminal suspects upon arrest without a warrant -- a sweeping endorsement for privacy rights.

By a 9-0 vote, the justices said smart phones and other electronic devices were not in the same category as wallets, briefcases, and vehicles -- all currently subject to limited initial examination by law enforcement.

Generally such searches are permitted if there is "probable cause" that a crime has been committed, to ensure officers' safety and prevent destruction of evidence."

I wonder how this applies to US Customs snagging cell phones to look for pics and such. I really miss ID's input on this stuff.

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bypassin' kinky, and usin' the whole chicken!!!

There are always apps that can hide and lock all pics and such that you may not want wandering eyes to see. I think if you are worried about that, then you should look into it. Or STOP TAKING DIRTY PICS OF MONKEYS IN COSTA RICA Bashful!!!!!!!!!!!!



the DR



<--------=OG'n the monkey molesters........ heh heh heh

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“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity"

The laws that protect against unreasonable search and seizure DO NOT apply at the border - - even on the U.S. side of the point of entry - - -- and for a "reasonable distance" from the point of entry.

Just figure that immigration and customs officials can do anything that they want to do when you're entering the U.S. There are very few limits on their powers at a point of entry.

Rac, I do not doubt you at all. But where does this power actually come from? Where is it written? And please don't say Patriot Act!

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bypassin' kinky, and usin' the whole chicken!!!

I wasn't, dude! I was taking pics of YOU being dirty WITH the monkey!

And you said it was just a Checkup!!! Bad Doctor!!! BAD!

Unfortunately they were on my phone, which was lost on my last trip. So they never made it to my facebook page.

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bypassin' kinky, and usin' the whole chicken!!!

Bash......

The power for the officials to "have their way with you" at the points of entry comes from the federal statutes enacted into law by our elected representatives many years ago - - - - long before 9/11.

It has been tested in the U.S. Supreme Court more than 35 years ago, and found to be a constitutionally valid exercise of federal, sovereign power at points of entry to protect us from "undesirables" who try to gain entry.

From the CBP website:

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer's border search authority is derived from federal statutes and regulations, including 19 C.F.R. 162.6, which states that, "All persons, baggage and merchandise arriving in the Customs territory of the United States from places outside thereof are liable to inspection by a CBP officer." Unless exempt by diplomatic status, all persons entering the United States, including U.S. citizens, are subject to examination and search by CBP officers.

http://www.cbp.gov/travel/cbp-search-au ... ity-search

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The only thing that matters is happiness in all it forms...

The personal freedom struggle goes on but the message is clear: don't have anything in the least incriminating on a device. Anything needs to go on something easily removable and readily disposable. Don't make yourself into a victim. I wish it wasn't that way but it is.

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

The doctrine is known as "knocking at the door", i.e., when returning to the U.S., an American citizen is not legally "inside" the USA -- and entitled to constitutional rights and protections -- until AFTER ICE allows entrance!

Bring up your rights and the Supreme Court when they are roto-rootering your ass in a private room in secondary. That'll get a good laugh.