United States v. Ramsey

United States v. Ramsey is a significant Supreme Court case from 1977. It involved the legality of searching international mail without a warrant. The Court ruled that customs officials could inspect packages entering the U.S. to enforce laws against illegal items, even if this meant infringing on privacy. This decision set a precedent for border security, emphasizing the government's interest in protecting the nation from illegal imports over individual privacy rights in the context of international mail. Essentially, the case established that customs inspections are legal and necessary for national security.