Within the U.S. Constitution is the border exception to the 4th Amendment which articulates a sovereigns rights to protect itself by stopping and examining persons and property crossing into this country. See also United States v Ramsey, 431 U.S. 606 (1977). Read the Supreme Court decision ofRiley v. California and share your thoughts on the border exception with respect to warrantless searches of electronic devices (which includes cellphones and computers). 2 paragraphs.