International travelers returning to the United States wouldn’t be surprised if customs agents wanted to check their suitcase. What they may not realize is their cell phone, PDA and laptop are also searchable without suspicion.
The policy by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was made public in the waning days of the Bush administration and last month was endorsed and clarified by the Obama administration.
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