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Story summary
- Samuel Tunick, an activist in Atlanta, was arrested for allegedly deleting data from his Google Pixel phone before Customs and Border Protection (CBP) could search it.
- Court records and social media posts indicate the circumstances prompting CBP's interest remain unclear.
- It is unusual for someone to face charges specifically for wiping a phone, a feature available on many devices.
- The case raises questions about data privacy and law enforcement practices.