US EditionCan U.S. border guards deny entry based on cellphone contents?
- U.S. Border officials can search electronic devices, with 47,047 inspections conducted in the 2024 fiscal year, 4,322 of which were forensic searches predominantly on non-citizens.
- A French scientist was denied entry to the U.S. Over messages criticizing Trump’s policies, an act denied by the Department of Homeland Security as politically motivated.
- Germany and the U.K. Updated their travel advisories, warning about potential arrest or detention for visa holders and that permits do not guarantee entry into the U.S.
- Customs and Border Patrol are permitted to search devices at the border, and refusing may lead to denied entry for visa holders and tourists.
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Can U.S. border guards deny entry based on cellphone contents?
United States Customs and Border Protection agents have long had the authority to demand travellers provide access to their electronic devices, but what they’re looking for seems to have changed under the Donald Trump administration.
How to Lock Down Your Phone When Crossing the U.S. Border
There is always a possibility when you enter the U.S. from abroad that law enforcement will pull you aside and request to search your phone, computer, and other electronics. There are, of course, some serious privacy concerns with granting access to your data, but there's not a simple answer as to whether you should.
If you travel to the U.S., they can search your cell phone or computer. Why do they do this and what should you know?
By Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español If you are traveling to the United States as a tourist, for work, or for any other reason, you should know that federal agents may search your electronic devices at any port of entry. This is not new; it dates back to a policy more than 15 years old by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). However, these inspections have gained momentum again due to reports of cases in which entry into the country was not allowed a…
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