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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 23, 2026 at 12:30 AM ET · Updated September 25, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET

Supreme Court asked to rule on warrantless phone searches at border

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Supreme Court. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

A case asks the Supreme Court to decide whether border agents can search phones without warrants. The petition challenges the constitutionality of warrantless device searches at the border.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 d ago, when Supreme Court reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 5 d ago from Reason.

Conservative & independent coverage (3)

Reason 5 d ago
Border Agents Search Phones Without Warrants. This Case Asks the Supreme Court if That's Constitutional ↗
Supreme Court 7 d ago
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Supreme Court 7 d ago
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Coverage timeline

Sep 23, 10:33 AM ET
7 d ago
Supreme Court
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Sep 23, 3:00 PM ET
7 d ago
Supreme Court
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Sep 25, 4:10 PM ET
5 d ago
Reason
Border Agents Search Phones Without Warrants. This Case Asks the Supreme Court if That's Constitutional ↗
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