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More visitors to the United States are having their electronic devices and social media accounts checked when arriving at the border, raising questions about the legality of such a move.
On Wednesday, it was reported a French scientist was denied entry to Houston after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers found messages criticizing President Donald Trump’s cuts to science funding. Photos on another visa holder’s phone allegedly showing support for Hezbollah saw her denied reentry into the U.S.
Immigration attorneys have also reported increased scrutiny of visa holders’ messages and social media accounts at official ports of entry, including airports.
Border Patrol Checking US Visitors’ Phones, Social Media: Is It Legal?
