[OFB Cafe] Homeland Security: We can seize laptops for an indefinite period

[Peter Hollings]

Well, as I understand the Constitution to be the foundation of all law, 
this is illegal. They need probable cause and a judicially issued 
warrant to perform a search or seizure. 

Why are they not following the law? I know that they would argue that 
this is necessary for public safety following terrorist attacks, but we 
have never had a proper investigation of  those attacks.

We do not really know who did them.

Peter Hollings

Timothy Butler wrote:
>>   So  even if I'm flying domestically, this could apply. Of course,  
>> it's
>>   rare to see customs agents at the gates of domestic flights.
>>     
>
> 	Sounds like a nightmare, and one that does little to improve my  
> dislike of flying...
>
> 	-Tim
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