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newsJanuary 12, 20264 min read

French Scientist Deported After CBP Finds Anti-Trump Texts

A French researcher was turned away at a U.S. airport in 2019 after border agents searched his phone and found messages critical of Trump. Here's what happened.

James O'Brien·Investigative Reporter

tipsMay 12, 20257 min read

CBP Found Political Posts on Your Phone: What Happens Next

CBP has broad authority to search devices at US borders. Here's what actually happens when officers find political content on your phone during inspection.

Sarah Chen·Immigration Policy Writer