A border patrol officer cannot touch or squeeze a bus passenger's carry-on bag placed in the overhead rack,even though other passengers might also be expected to touch the bag.

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Border patrol officers are restricted by the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Touching or squeezing a passenger's carry-on bag without their consent would likely be considered a search, and would require a warrant or probable cause. Therefore, a border patrol officer cannot touch or squeeze a bus passenger's carry-on bag placed in the overhead rack without legal justification.

A Border Patrol Officer Cannot Touch or Squeeze a Bus