Leahy bill cracks down on border device searches

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. File photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDigger
WASHINGTON — Legislation introduced in Congress this week would put restrictions on when United States border patrol can look through travelers’ electronic devices.
Under current law, border agents have broad authority to inspect the contents of travelers’ phones and computers as they enter the country, and searches appear to be increasing in frequency, according to Department of Homeland Security data.Get all of