Second Circuit Allows Government to Search Electronic Devices at the Border
Press Statement Second Circuit Allows Government to Search Electronic Devices at the Border Without Any Suspicion The ruling endangers the freedoms of speech, press, and association, the Knight Institute says September 17, 2026 United States v. Alisigwe A Second Circuit case addressing warrantless cellphone searches at the border NEW YORK—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today held that border agents may search travelers’ electronic devices without suspicion.
- ▪Press Statement Second Circuit Allows Government to Search Electronic Devices at the Border Without Any Suspicion The ruling endangers the freedoms of speech, press, and association, the Knight Institute says September 17, 2026 United State
- ▪Alisigwe A Second Circuit case addressing warrantless cellphone searches at the border NEW YORK—The U.S.
- ▪Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today held that border agents may search travelers’ electronic devices without suspicion.
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| Original publisher | Knight First Amendment Institute |
| Canonical URL | https://knightcolumbia.org/content/second-circuit-allows-government-to-search-electronic-devices-at-the-border-without-any-suspicion |
| Publication time | Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:11:22 +0000 |
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Press Statement Second Circuit Allows Government to Search Electronic Devices at the Border Without Any Suspicion The ruling endangers the freedoms of speech, press, and association, the Knight Institute says September 17, 2026 United States v. Alisigwe A Second Circuit case addressing warrantless cellphone searches at the border NEW YORK—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today held that border agents may search travelers’ electronic devices without suspicion. The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) submitted an amicus brief in the case, arguing that the court should require the government to obtain a warrant before searching electronic devices at the border, given the implications of those…
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