This is key:
“Officers routinely ask travellers to provide their passcode or password to devices so they can be examined, but they do not have the power to compel passengers”
If they ask for your password, you can confidently say no. Let them have the device, and leave once cleared. Ensure your devices are encrypted.
They even asked for his password manager’s password. FFS.
Lose the device. It’s better than giving into that illegal activity
Baku@aussie.zone 6 months ago
Searching people’s devices without reason, and especially forcing people to provide their passwords or unlock their devices has always felt extremely unjust and draconian to me, but doing that to citizens feels illegal, or at least should be.
makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 6 months ago
They’re allowed to take the device without a warrant. They are not allowed to force you to give the password. They are breaking the law here.
TheHolm@aussie.zone 6 months ago
are they allowed to hold it without warrants?
Passerby6497@lemmy.world 6 months ago
There’s a constitutional rights free zone 100 miles out from the border, so CBP thinks they can do whatever the fuck they want to do.