Which of the following is NOT true regarding searches occurring at the country's international borders?
A) The Department of Homeland Security provides agents the authority to search and share the contents of electronic devices.
B) Warrantless searches at the border are acceptable on their face.
C) Probable cause and reasonable suspicion are not necessary for routine searches.
D) The special exception does not cover computers that are seized at the border.

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The special exception does cover computers that are seized at the border. Electronic devices, including computers, can be searched at the border without a warrant or probable cause if agents have reasonable suspicion that the device contains evidence of illegal activity. However, if agents seize a device for further examination beyond a routine search, they must have probable cause and obtain a warrant.

Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding Searches Occurring