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US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search

Friday, July 24, 2026


A U.S. citizen filed a court motion to dismiss government allegations that he provided border authorities with a passcode that deleted his phone's data. The case raises questions about Fourth Amendment protections during border searches. The individual contends the passcode was provided under duress or coercion, according to court filings.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/us-accuses-american-of-allegedly-wiping-his-phone-using-a-duress-password-during-border-search/

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