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Privacy Concerns Rise as CBP Targets Travelers' Devices

8/26/2025

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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can search devices with minimal justification, raising privacy concerns for travelers.
Foreign nationals express worries about heightened scrutiny under the Trump administration, affecting their travel decisions.
Allegations of political targeting during device searches challenge Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims of neutrality, causing anxiety among academics and artists regarding potential detainment.

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Story summary

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can search devices with minimal justification, raising privacy concerns for travelers.
Foreign nationals express worries about heightened scrutiny under the Trump administration, affecting their travel decisions.
Allegations of political targeting during device searches challenge Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims of neutrality, causing anxiety among academics and artists regarding potential detainment.