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Neema

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19. Good finds

Reply to usonian (Reply #18)

Mon Mar 24, 2025, 11:32 AM

Mar 24

Interesting stuff. I guess I'll just wipe my phone before I leave. Even if the chances are slim because I'm a citizen and I'm leaving the country, I don't want to take any chances.

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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