Re: [privacy] Warrentless Border Laptop Searches Upheld by U.S Court

["Brian Loe" <knobdy () gmail com>]

On 7/27/06, Fergie <fergdawg () netzero net> wrote:

> > If it were an illegal search there would be grounds for an appeal.
>
> I did not imply that it was an illegal search.

I did not imply that you implied that it was an illegal search. I
simply stated that if he had not given them permission to search his
laptop and they searched it anyway that would be an illegal search,
and grounds for an appeal if the first court convicted him anyway. The
US SC has done a lot to push the limits of warrantless searches - but
even still, they currently have to ask or have a warrant or have
probable cause.

You did imply that it would not have mattered if he had given them
permission or not.
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