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by plorg 4283 days ago
A recent Supreme Court ruling[0] makes it unlawful for authorities to search confiscated cell phones without a warrant. They could, theoretically, confiscate your phone based on probable cause, but searching it would be a different matter.

[0] http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/13-132_8l9c.pdf

1 comments

Oh, excellent! At least that prevents overt searches.