US border cops really must get a warrant in NY before searching your phones, devices

A federal judge in New York ruled that CBP must obtain a warrant to search travelers' electronic devices at the border except in exceptional circumstances, citing Riley v. California; in the Sultanov case, evidence from an initial warrantless phone search was admitted under the good-faith exception while the defendant's statements were suppressed due to Miranda concerns. The decision aligns with a similar Southern District ruling, currently applies only within New York jurisdictions, carries implications for journalists and privacy rights, and may head to the Supreme Court amid conflicting circuit views.