Posted by Alumni from Wired
April 21, 2025
Entering the United States has become more precarious since the start of the second Trump administration in January. There has been an apparent surge in both foreign visitors and US visa holders being detained, questioned, and even deported at the border. As the situation evolves, demand for flights from Canada and Europe has plummeted as people reevaluate their travel plans. Many people, though, can't avoid border crossings, whether they are returning home after traveling for work or visiting friends and family abroad. Regardless of the reason for travel, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have the authority to search people's phones and other devices as they determine who is allowed to enter the country. Multiple travelers have reported being questioned or turned away at the US border in recent weeks in relation to content on their phones. While not unique to the US border'other nations also have powers to inspect phones'the increasingly volatile nature of the Trump... learn more

WE USE COOKIES TO ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Unicircles uses cookies to personalize content, provide certain advanced features, and to analyze traffic. Per our privacy policy, we WILL NOT share information about your use of our site with social media, advertising, or analytics companies. If you continue using Unicircles by clicking below link, you agree to our use of Cookies while using Unicircles.
I AGREELearn more
x