This article discusses the legal rights of US border agents to search electronic devices when travelers enter the country. It highlights the experiences of Amir Makled, a US lawyer who faced profiling during a customs checkpoint after a trip abroad. Makled expressed anxiety as an Arab and Muslim American about potential discrimination. The article underscores the broader implications of electronic device searches at the border, raising crucial constitutional questions about privacy and the extent of agents' authority in preventing security threats.
The extensive legal rights allowing border agents to search electronic devices raise serious constitutional concerns regarding privacy and the treatment of travelers.
Lawyer Amir Makled reflects on his anxiety about profiling at the border and emphasizes his understanding of his rights as a US citizen.
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