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Even US citizens have basically no rights at a border. You can be subjected to any search without warrants. And this applies to within 100 miles of a coast or b
by throwaway8iep 2y ago
Even US citizens have basically no rights at a border. You can be subjected to any search without warrants. And this applies to within 100 miles of a coast or border, which is pretty much every major city.
The real way to minimize risk is to not carry any sensitive data, as in the first item on that pamphlet, and restore from a backup once you get past the screening. This is a little difficult with mobile phones, however.
- Quarrel 2y ago> Even US citizens have basically no rights at a border. They have at least one more right than foreigners. They have to let you in. Foreigners can get turned back for almost anything. I've always felt pretty secure coming home for that basic reason (plus, it is where I am at least somewhat familiar with the legal system and could actually call a lawyer if I had to, my meds are all from local prescriptions etc etc). But yeah, they can still search the hell out of you, delay you etc, just like anyone else.
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- dtgriscom 2y ago> They have at least one more right than foreigners. They have to let you in. I don't believe that's true, at least in practice.
- arcbyte 2y agoIt is true in practice. If you have a passport or any form of ID suggesting you are a citizen, they will not turn you away. Citizens have an absolute right to re-enter. You may not be able to bring everything with you and you may be delayed, but you will get back in.