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Bobstandard

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11. Get Global Entry

Reply to Neema (Original post)

Sat Mar 22, 2025, 01:58 PM

Mar 22

They call it “the trusted traveler program”. It includes TSAPreCheck so you get reduced screening at US airports. More importantly it usually results in reduced screening on return to the US. Its a simple process and you don’t give up more information than your credit card company or Costco already has.

If you’re a US citizen who is overtly politically active, get a travel phone because, while you can’t be forced to reveal your passwords, they can take your phone, copy everything, then do what they want. Expect increasingly intrusive behavior from ‘the authorities.’

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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

I'm pretty sure it's completely illegal to search someone's phone, esp a citizen. However Neema Mar 22 #4

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

If you are a US citizen, they cannot deny you entry into the US if you refuse a search newdeal2 Mar 22 #3

I'm mostly concerned about getting out. Not sure when I'll be returning but hopefully it Neema Mar 22 #5

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

Okay, that's what I was hoping but I've heard stories of people getting stopped even leaving the country. Neema Mar 22 #7

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

I've been out and back in the country 3 times this year. No one has ever asked for sinkingfeeling Mar 22 #17

They don't have the staff to look at every US phone at immigration. That was a one-off and a foreigner. lindysalsagal Mar 22 #8

EFF Border Search Guide. usonian Mar 22 #10

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

Get Global Entry Bobstandard Mar 22 #11

I've had Global Entry for years, it's amazing. But I don't necessarily expect it to protect me these days. Neema Mar 22 #14

FindLaw summary is good: spooky3 Mar 22 #16

Found some more today. usonian Mar 23 #18

Good finds Neema Mar 24 #19