> there's no reason why a phone or laptop should be immune to search while suitcases and briefcases aren't. I can fit several lethal weapons inside a [suit,bri

> there's no reason why a phone or laptop should be immune to search while suitcases and briefcases aren't. I can fit several lethal weapons inside a [suit,brief]case. The data on my phone is not a lethal weapon. The entire purpose of searching luggage is to prevent someone from bringing a lethal weapon into a group of people who are physically incapable of leaving. My cell phone's data contains literally zero threats to those around me.