House, Senate Bills Require ‘Suspicion’ Before Laptop Computers Seized Companion bills requiring a “reasonable suspicion of illegal activity” before U.S. officials can search the contents of laptops or other electronic devices carried by U.S. citizens or lawful residents have been introduced in the U.S. Senate and the House. Read this article Next Live Web Cast: World Class Service Delivery on a Global Scale, Oct. 17, 2 p.m. EST Register for this Web cast

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