On Aug. 1, The Washington Post reported that laptops or other data storage devices may be confiscated by federal officials in the name of border security.
According to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection policy regarding border search information from July 18, border protection officers may ” examine documents, books, pamphlets, and other printed material, as well as computers, disks, hard drives, and other electronic or digital storage devices…[as] part of CBP’s long-standing practice and are essential to uncovering vital law enforcement information.”
This policy not only applies to foreigners traveling to the country, but U.S. citizens as well. “In the course of a border search, and absent individualized suspicion, officers can review and analyze the information transported by any individual attempting to enter, reenter, depart, pass through, or reside in the United States, subject to the requirements and limitations provided herein.”
This information can also be shared with other federal agencies.
To quote conservative radio talkshow host Jerry Doyle, “When do we say enough is enough?”
When will we come together and tell the government, “Hey…you can’t do that…there’s something called the Constitution”? Although “officers may search, review, retain, and share certain information possessed by individuals who are encountered,” the policy carefully states “in the course of every border search, CBP will protect the rights of individuals against unreasonable search and seizure.”
Really?
Whether it’s a border check by federal officials, an unwarranted vehicle check by “law enforcement” or a Wal-Mart reciept check…if we continue to give in, those in power will contiune to take advantage of our loyalty until they have us conditioned to the point that we are completely ignorant of the law…which isn’t far off.
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hese checks must have balances. Those balances are called rights, which are endowed by our creator and guaranteed by the Constitution.
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The fourth amendment of the US Constitution say “we are all innocent until proven guilty” But I forgot “it is just a G_ddamn peice of paper” according to King George. Also if you question the government gestapo they will have reason to send to to Gitmo. Can we save this REPUBLIC???