Court: Suspicionless Searches of Travelers’ Phones and Laptops Unconstitutional

The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. However, there has been debate over whether foreign travelers are included in “the people” referred to in the amendment, which could affect their right to privacy. The Supreme Court’s ruling in United States v. Verdugo-Urquidez suggested that some rights may only be afforded to US citizens and not all individuals within US territory, highlighting the complexity of interpreting the Constitution’s language.