Understanding Your Constitutional Rights in the ‘100-Mile Border Zone’: A Primer for Non-Citizens in the United States When Confronted by Law Enforcement by Richard Resch The “100-­mile border zone” is not just a geographic area—it is a legal construct that provides federal authorities broader powers to enforce the nation’s immigration …

Facial Recognition at the Border: CBP’s Push to Scan Every Car Passenger Sparks Privacy Concerns by David Kim by David Kim At United States border crossings, Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) wants to photograph every vehicle occupant, from drivers to back-seat passengers, using real-time facial recognition to match images with …

Warrantless Device Inspections Surge at the U.S. Border by David Kim by David Kim Travelers entering the United States are facing intensifying scrutiny—not just of their luggage but of their smartphones, laptops, and other digital devices—as border agents increasingly conduct warrantless searches, sometimes copying personal data for further analysis. Civil …

Does the Fourth Amendment Protect Cellphones at the Border? by Douglas Ankney by Douglas Ankney “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by …

You Have the Right to Record Law Enforcement Officers — Including at the Border by Brooke Kaufman by Brooke Kaufman Christian Ramirez, a San Diego resident and community organizer and human rights advocate, was at the San Ysidro Port of Entry when he witnessed male U.S. Customs and Border Protection …

Car Snitch Loophole: Can Police Use Bluetooth to View Personal Data Without a Warrant? by Brooke Kaufman by Brooke Kaufman An article from Reason.com claims police are able to view personal data when a cellphone is connected to car Bluetooth. Without a warrant, police are able to see not only …

Report: U.S. Border Patrol Not Nearly as Nice as It Claims by Edward Lyon by Ed Lyon Most Americans are probably aware that the U.S. deploys a police force of sorts called the Border Patrol along the country’s Southern border and might be surprised by its growth. Prior to the …