U.S. border agents conducted a record number of electronic device searches during a three-month period, according to government data. Between April and June, U.S. Customs and Border Protection searched 14,899 devices of international travelers, marking a 17% increase from the previous record set in early 2022. Most searches are considered “basic,” where agents ask for the device password and manually inspect its contents. While U.S. citizens cannot be denied entry, their devices can be seized indefinitely if they refuse a search. Visitors have the option to decline but may face rejection from the country. The constitutionality of border searches remains a contentious issue, with varying judicial opinions nationwide and no definitive ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court yet. (via Wired)
