Court Rules Border Searches Of Electronics Violated Constitution

A court ruling found that searching international travelers' electronics at US ports without reasonable suspicion violates the 4th Amendment. The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU and EFF, involved 11 plaintiffs. The ACLU emphasized that privacy rights remain intact at borders. The US government argued that such searches help combat terrorism and other crimes, though only a small percentage of travelers are affected.

What was the main reason for the lawsuit filed by the ACLU and the Electronic Frontier Foundation in 2017?

• To demand compensation for seized electronics

• To promote the use of electronic devices by travelers

• To support the increase in electronic searches at borders

• To challenge the constitutionality of electronic searches without suspicion

What does the court's decision emphasize about the border?

• It is not a lawless place and privacy rights are maintained

• It is a lawless area

• It is a zone where all searches are justified

• It is a place where privacy rights are limited

Which amendment protects U.S. citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• 2nd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 4th Amendment

According to the US government, what is one benefit of conducting electronic searches at the border?

• Reducing the number of travelers

• Combating terrorism and other crimes

• Enhancing electronic device sales

• Increasing tourism

What percentage of international travelers underwent electronic searches in fiscal year 2019?

• 1%

• 10%

• 0.1%

• 0.01%