The Verge·4 min read·medium
Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?
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Gaby Del Valle
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A Georgia man faces felony charges for allegedly wiping his phone during a Customs and Border Protection search, sparking a legal debate over privacy rights at US borders. The case highlights the lack of clear judicial consensus regarding warrantless device searches for travelers.
A Georgia man was charged with a felony for allegedly wiping his phone while being questioned by Customs and Border Protection. Samuel Tunick had something in common with others who have had their devices searched at airports: He was an activist.
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