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by tsimionescu 3 hours ago
There is established precedent on the fact that CBP can search the phone or other devices of anyone crossing the border for no reason whatsoever. I couldn't tell you the exact justification, but I guess it could have been found to follow from the act you cited: (2) ensure the interdiction of persons and goods illegally entering or exiting the United States;

See this article quoting a 7th circuit case on this matter: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/your-phone-can-be-searched...