Throughout March 2025, reports have emerged regarding immigration officers turning travelers away
at US borders, including permanent residents and visa holders, due to information found on electronic devices such as phones and laptops. While no official information has been issued, legal rights advocates have noted that critiques of the Trump administration and, especially, critiques of Israel, have been the primary factors driving border denials.
While rejecting an officer's request to access your devices will likely result in automatic refusal of entry, the issue is fundamentally a significant invasion of privacy. There are strategies you can use to protect your data and privacy in case you plan to travel to the US.
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