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Border Device Searches Spark Privacy Concerns for Travelers

3/22/2025

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is ramping up searches of travelers' electronic devices at the border, igniting fears over privacy and free speech. Notably, a French scientist and a Lebanese physician were turned away based on their phone content. Travelers are urged to safeguard their digital information and be aware of their rights.

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Story summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is ramping up searches of travelers' electronic devices at the border, igniting fears over privacy and free speech. Notably, a French scientist and a Lebanese physician were turned away based on their phone content. Travelers are urged to safeguard their digital information and be aware of their rights.