An Appeals Court panel has ruled that federal agents can legally search through travelers’ cell phones without reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or a warrant when they cross an international border.

  • moldy_rice@piefed.keyboardvagabond.com
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    3 days ago

    Not very good reporting.

    They can take your phone and image it, but if the phone is off and encrypted, they can’t see shit.

    They still can’t force you to decrypt the device. Make sure you turn it off and use a strong passphrase (not biometrics).