A bill to place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 27, 2018)
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from searching or seizing an electronic device at the international border except in certain circumstances where a manual or a forensic search or a seizure is justified by a reasonable suspicion or probable cause that the person transporting the device is carrying contraband or illegally transporting goods or persons. The bill sets forth procedures for initiating searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border.
What just happenedFeb 27, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1249)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 27, 2018
- Feb 27, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1249)
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Feb 27, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate