Under the Trump administration, fears of detention at U.S. borders have intensified significantly, particularly among immigration lawyers and travelers. Jeff Joseph, an immigration attorney, shares how he now uses a 'burner' phone to avoid potential seizures of electronics. The atmosphere of anxiety extends beyond legal professionals, with many travelers discussing strategies online to protect their privacy. Since Trump's directives to increase border screenings and enforce strict immigration policies, reports of distressing experiences at customs have surged, creating an environment of fear and paranoia about crossing U.S. borders.
"Among immigration lawyers who are well versed in this, and who know what happens in secondary, there's a level of anxiety and panic that we've never seen before."
"Users are telling one another to delete social-media accounts...turn off facial-recognition features to make it harder for officers to gain access."
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