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

The Verge · Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:35:00 GMT

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

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