Tag: Customs and Border Protection

  • US Citizen Faces Felony After Phone Wipes Itself During Border Search

    US Citizen Faces Felony After Phone Wipes Itself During Border Search

    For years, privacy advocates have warned that the smartphones in our pockets contain a near-complete record of our lives. Photos, messages, financial details, location history, work documents, and personal conversations all travel with us every day. Now, a case unfolding in a federal courtroom in Atlanta is testing what happens when someone tries to protect…

  • Some U.S. Airports Could Stop Processing International Arrivals Under New DHS Threat

    Some U.S. Airports Could Stop Processing International Arrivals Under New DHS Threat

    A new proposal tied to immigration enforcement is drawing attention because of how directly it could affect everyday systems that millions of people rely on. The Department of Homeland Security is considering whether it could stop processing international travelers at certain major U.S. airports located in so-called sanctuary cities. While the idea is still under…