Originally Posted by
Firebug4
The courts are going to review your agency's [ab]use of the border search exception for searches of laptops and is going to put severe restrictions on it and the next 5 years. (Ari's prediction).
Abuse means looking at computers not because a Customs violation is suspected, but because Uncle Sam wants a look see for other reasons. Our government appears to be using this exception as a way around the warrant requirement.