NCJ Number
39917
Journal
George Washington Law Review Volume: 45 Issue: 2 Dated: (JANUARY 1977) Pages: 274-295
Date Published
1977
Length
22 pages
Annotation
REVIEW OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE DC CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS DECISION IN US V RAMSEY (1976) WHICH HELD THAT THE BORDER SEARCH EXCEPTION TO THE FOURTH AMENDMENT'S WARRANT REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO INTERNATIONAL MAIL.
Abstract
THE LEGAL REASONING AND OPINIONS HANDED DOWN IN THE RAMSEY DECISION ARE REVIEWED AND COMPARED WITH CONTRARY RULINGS REACHED IN OTHER CIRCUITS. THE AUTHOR CONCLUDES THAT THE BALANCING OF GOVERNMENT AND INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS IN RAMSEY IS THE CORRECT DECISION, UPHOLDING FOURTH AMENDMENT GUARANTEES OF PRIVACY AND SECURITY WITHOUT UNDULY BURDENING THE GOVERNMENT....EB