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Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?

The Verge 28 July 2026 2h ago
Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?
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A Georgia man was charged with a felony for allegedly wiping his phone while being questioned by Customs and Border Protection. Samuel Tunick had something in common with others who have had their devices searched at airports: He was an activist. Unlike others who have had their phones seized with no explanation, Tunick was told […]
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