Coming from a district court, I think this ruling could be appealed, but it’s welcome news nevertheless.

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    3 months ago

    Not so fun fact: Canadas border is not better (maybe even worse?): https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/edd-ean-eng.html

    just like your luggage, our officers can examine your cell phones, tablets, laptops and any other digital device you are carrying

    if the device is password-protected, which will be written down on a piece of paper. You are obligated to provide your password when asked.

    Failure to grant access to your personal digital device may result in the detention of that device under section 101 of the Customs Act, or seizure of the device under subsection 140