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I should clarify: If them looking through my data is not optional and I can't refuse, and I'm not at a border crossing (which is still bullshit imo, but well tr
by justinjlynn 9y ago
I should clarify: If them looking through my data is not optional and I can't refuse, and I'm not at a border crossing (which is still bullshit imo, but well trodden precedent), they'd better have goddamn signed warrant.
- lovich 9y agoIsn't the argument that every international airport constitutes a border, and every mile of beach, and every mile of an actual border? That zone covers the majority of the population of the US constantly.
- justinjlynn 9y agoThis is a concern, yes.
- oldandtired 9y agoDon't you mean any area within 100 miles of the borders? That means some states are completely within this region and are all subject to border searches.
- justinjlynn 9y agoI would love to see the government attempt to defend such a stance in front of the supreme court. I have a sneaking suspicion there'd be a major judicial shitfit on that. Chief Justice would probably be all: "LOL, you did wut? ಠ_ಠ"
- oldandtired 9y agoThe problem is that they don't have to (yet). They do it now and get away with it and currently with impunity. If I recall correctly, there is a case in Texas about the matter, but that is the only one I know of at the moment.
- HedgeSparrow 9y agoI've got a question: to what extent can they dish up the "Terms of Service" argument? That is, can they refuse to fly you (domestic) if you refuse to comply because it's a "term of service"? Is there any niddling contract law in purchasing plane tickets?