“The space researcher was allegedly randomly checked on arrival, during which his professional computer and personal telephone were allegedly searched. Similarly, messages about the Trump administration’s treatment of scientists have been found.”
“The space researcher was allegedly randomly checked on arrival, during which his professional computer and personal telephone were allegedly searched. Similarly, messages about the Trump administration’s treatment of scientists have been found.”
There’s no first or fourth amendment rights within 100 miles of the border of the USA. Probably other missing rights too.
That’s not true, because the Constitution applies to the whole place. Americans and non-citizens freely exercise those rights in those areas daily.
If any agent of the government tells you otherwise, you must educate them and enforce the free exercise of your own rights.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_search_exception
Federal law allows certain federal agents to conduct search and seizures within 100 miles (160 km) of the border into the interior of the United States.[5] The Supreme Court has clearly and repeatedly confirmed that the border search exception applies within 100 miles (160 km) of the border of the United States
This practice exists, but is in violation of guaranteed constitutional rights. The rights still exist and must be respected. The United States’ failure to do so does not absolve the responsibility, nor does it negate the reality of the rights in question. The laws and practices enabling this situation are unconstitutional and thus illegitimate.
As for what can be done about it, the responsibility of the average person is to be LOUD about it. Make them pay attention and do not shut up until they do.
How exactly does one enforce the free exercise of their rights?
Remember that agents of the government are often armed and generally don’t like being told what to do.
The people are armed as well.
Some people are, yes, but compare what happens when law enforcement agents use their arms, and what happens when regular people use their arms.
A critical part of the state is the monopoly on legitimate violence.