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[USA] Appeals court rules that cops can physically make you unlock your phone (reason.com)
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago

Unfortunately the judge also ruled that it's no different than forcing someone to give their fingerprints when you book them. If this sets a precedent, it could apply to anyone getting arrested, not just parolees / prior convicts.