International travelers express growing uncertainty about travel plans to the U.S. due to increased scrutiny and phone searches by authorities, leading some to take precautions like using burner phones and storing data in the cloud.
Key Points
Travelers facing increased scrutiny and phone searches at U.S. borders.
Suggestions to use burner phones, store data in the cloud, and turn off phones before arrival.
Legal implications for U.S. citizens, green card holders, and foreign visa holders.
Calls for Supreme Court intervention to establish consistent rules on electronic device searches.
Pros
Increased awareness of potential risks and precautions for travelers.
Cons
Uncertainty and fear among international travelers planning trips to the U.S.
Reports of detentions and deportations based on phone content and political beliefs.