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Digital Privacy at Risk: U.S. Searches Travelers' Devices

4/21/2025

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ability to search travelers' electronic devices without warrants has sparked alarm over digital privacy. Recent cases involving a detained lawyer and a deported professor, both targeted for their political beliefs, underscore the chilling effect of strict immigration policies. European nations are now cautioning their citizens about potential risks when entering the U.S.

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Story summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ability to search travelers' electronic devices without warrants has sparked alarm over digital privacy. Recent cases involving a detained lawyer and a deported professor, both targeted for their political beliefs, underscore the chilling effect of strict immigration policies. European nations are now cautioning their citizens about potential risks when entering the U.S.