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How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports

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Re: How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports

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Post by KetoManx64 » Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 5:09 AM UTC

anotherevan wrote: post #143

"Unlock your phone." "No, I don't have to." Detained in a room for twelve hours. "Okay, okay, here's my phone."

So you missed your flight, probably not getting a refund on that ticket, missed the people/plans that were setup around you arriving 12 hours ago?

I'd rather wipe my phone and then restore it when I arrive.

Re: How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports

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Post by anotherevan » Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 9:52 PM UTC

KetoManx64 wrote: post #171

anotherevan wrote: post #143

"Unlock your phone." "No, I don't have to." Detained in a room for twelve hours. "Okay, okay, here's my phone."

So you missed your flight, probably not getting a refund on that ticket, missed the people/plans that were setup around you arriving 12 hours ago? I'd rather wipe my phone and then restore it when I arrive.

"Why are you travelling with a blank phone?"

Detained in a room for twelve hours.

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