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It’s Time to Shore Up Fourth Amendment Protections at the Border

Since the Fourth Amendment passed in 1791, it has contained a “border search exception.” This exempts customs officials from its normal requirement of probable cause before they conduct “routine searches” of the person, papers or effects of someone crossing the border. In the 1950s, federal regulations substantially extended this exception for the Customs and Border […]

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Understanding Fusion Centers

Curious about fusion centers and how they function? Want to know how they operate in tandem with your local police departments? Digital Fourth, the Restore the Fourth – Boston chapter, is hosting a livestreamed discussion on fusion centers. From Digital Fourth: “Our local fusion center, BRIC, has been at the core of police efforts to […]