knownandunknown

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   by knownandunknown 6d ago

   Fun fact, no we aren't! Go ahead and re-read the original comment: "It's been somewhat established that having a wiped or basic phone is in itself sus and reason for them to investigate you further." The implication is t
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   by knownandunknown 6d ago

   >but that’s not the same as being hauled off and criminally charged for destruction of evidence after the encounter has begun. I'm glad you have so much faith in our system. > What did they tell you, exactly? That you have far fe
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   by knownandunknown 6d ago

   "The law" doesn't operate by standard norms at the border, almost like you missed the point of the original article. If they want to charge you with something, they'll find a way to do it. Not sure which version of the U
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   by knownandunknown 6d ago

   Step 1: Person is detained. Step 2: They wipe their phone on the spot. Step 3: Police say they're hiding evidence. If step 2 happens at the border post detention, or prior to arrival at the border, the perspective to the police is all
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   by knownandunknown 8d ago

   It's abundantly clear when a phone is new or previously-cleaned, they would consider that cause for suspicion all the same.
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   by knownandunknown 8d ago

   https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49386895