Policy · 12h ago
Activist charged for wiping phone during CBP search
Samuel Tunick, an activist, was charged with a felony for wiping his phone during a CBP airport search. The case raises questions about legal rights during device searches at borders. Tunick's alleged action mirrors a growing trend of travelers using duress passwords to protect data.
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This case tests the legal boundaries of device privacy versus government search authority at borders, with potential implications for all travelers.
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Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search? →
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