The article discusses the expansive powers of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to search travelers' devices without warrants, raising privacy concerns. Esha Bhandari from the ACLU advises travelers to use devices with minimal sensitive information and highlights the legal nuances surrounding password sharing. Potential scrutiny may arise for travelers with backgrounds that raise 'red flags'. Immigration attorney Marina Shepelsky underscores the risk of sharing personal opinions about political figures, which may be exploited against travelers during border inspections. Recommendations include backing up data and communicating travel plans with trusted individuals to enhance security.
Esha Bhandari, deputy director of the ACLU, emphasizes that CBP can search devices without a warrant, exposing travelers to potential breaches of privacy and data.
Marina Shepelsky warns that sharing critical opinions of the Trump administration may lead to border agents using this information against travelers during device searches.
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