Since Donald Trump's presidency began, civil liberties have been precarious, particularly for vulnerable groups like immigrants and activists. Many have faced arrests, deportations, or prolonged detention without adequate protections at the border. The Trump administration's tactics include searching personal electronic devices without warrants, raising serious privacy concerns. Notable cases, such as the deportation of Rasha Alawieh over alleged Hezbollah-related images on her phone, exemplify these issues. Expert analysis indicates that the rights of citizens differ significantly from those of non-citizens during border encounters, highlighting the complex legal landscape affecting individuals today.
Crossing the US border is a point of particular vulnerability for targets of Trump's crackdown. US Customs and Border Protection... have more authority to search people than regular law enforcement.
Tom Bowman, policy counsel at the Center for Democracy and Technology, says crossing the US border raises distinct privacy concerns... allowed to search people's electronic devices without a warrant.
If you are a citizen, they cannot deny you entry into the country on the basis of refusing to unlock your phone.
That has raised the question what should a person be prepared for when they're going to encounter US immigration agents?
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