By Milena Malaver and Jay Weaver
In an age where the data of an entire life can be held in the palm of your hand, a fundamental question has emerged about rights to digital privacy when crossing international borders: Can U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers demand access to your phone or laptop at airports and seaports?
The short answer is yes, and this applies to citizens and non-citizens alike. But there are many layered steps travelers can take to protect themselves.
The question has become increasingly worrisome as the Trump administration pushes a hard-line policy to deport millions of immigrants and foreign nationals in the United States, including students and professors with visas and green cards who’ve been targeted for expressing political views that run contrary to the administration.
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