Quote from: NotFuzzyWarm on April 25, 2025, 08:32:40 PM

I for one have zero concerns crossing US borders.

You are just one person and I don't know who you are. It's important to point out that the trouble is usually with entering or re-entering usa. I have read a lot of facebook, twitter, reddit posts/comments that even normal innocent u.s. citizens who go on a vacation outside usa, they never mention any problems going to the other country. The problem is always the return flight to usa, that's when they have their rights violated.

Here is a link to a good article: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ill-never-bring-my-phone-on-an-international-flight-again-neither-should-you-e9289cde0e5f/

USA CBP wanted him to unlock his phone and he explained that it's a work phone with sensitive information (NASA) so he can't do that. Then they locked him up in a cell with lots of other people and eventually he gave in and gave them the password.

Ask a lawyer how is it possible to for the statistics to be so low. And btw, don't think think it's strange that the statistics are so low when there are so many people saying their rights are being violated? The lawyer can speculate on some ideas why, such as incorrect statistics caused by lack of transparency or corruption, travelers might not be aware of their rights and therefore don't go through official channels to report the violation.

And the most likely reason is probably that their corrupt policies encourage violating travelers rights. It's everywhere said

The TSA also provides guidance on how to prepare electronic devices for security checks. For example, you should remove any external devices, such as USB drives or CDs, and place them in a separate bin for screening. You should also be prepared to turn on your device or provide the password to unlock it if requested by a TSA agent.
The TSA is authorized to inspect electronic devices, including laptops, and may request that you turn it on or provide the password to unlock it.
If you refuse to cooperate with a TSA agent, you may be subject to additional screening or, in extreme cases, have your device confiscated. However, this is rare and usually only occurs when there’s a legitimate security concern.

This prepares the travelers to have their rights violated. It says we should unlock our phone for them if its requested. These instructions assume that TSA will only ask if they have a warrent or court order but the problem is that they ask all the time even if they don't have reasonable cause. And the travelers are being tricked and brain washed into voluntarily giving it to them. If they don't they get thrown into a cell like the article I linked.