Never said you couldn't go to jail for it, just not for destruction of evidence. You also have to account for the 5th Amendment and the right against self-incri

Never said you couldn't go to jail for it, just not for destruction of evidence. You also have to account for the 5th Amendment and the right against self-incrimination. This thing is a lot more complicated than quoting choice excerpts from Title 18. Aside from that, Title 18 doesn't apply to just any situation. Not unlocking your phone when the border patrol asks you for it is not a crime against the United States. They can make your life difficult, deny you entry and send you back, but that's a different matter. As to within the US I'm not sure, but to the best of my knowledge they have to present you with a warrant. https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/what-do-when-encountering-law-enforcement-airports-and-other-ports-entry-us https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/what-do-when-encounter...