Phone searches at the US border are at record levels – and your rights are unclear

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By Ben LovejoyAug 21, 2025, 7:11 am295 pts
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) carried out a record number of phone searches of travelers arriving at, or returning to, the US in the last quarter. The legal position on these searches is unclear when it comes to US citizens, but there are steps you can take to protect your privacy … more…

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