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4. I'm pretty sure it's completely illegal to search someone's phone, esp a citizen. However

Sat Mar 22, 2025, 01:28 PM

Mar 22

it feels like a situation where they'd use my refusal to haul me away while they "investigate" the matter.

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Need advice from tech savvy folks regarding international travel. [View all] Neema Mar 22 OP

K&R as I'd like to know also uppityperson Mar 22 #1

What's the law allowing phone searches? BadgerKid Mar 22 #2

At the border, you have less rights as to phone searches. Big Blue Marble Mar 22 #12

I think it's legal cally Mar 22 #13

Then I don't think you have anything to worry about newdeal2 Mar 22 #6

Yes, this is true. cos dem Mar 22 #9

EFF Border Search Guide. usonian Mar 22 #10

This is very helpful. Thanks. Neema Mar 22 #15

Get Global Entry Bobstandard Mar 22 #11

FindLaw summary is good: spooky3 Mar 22 #16

Found some more today. usonian Mar 23 #18

Good finds Neema Mar 24 #19