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by dsp1234 3414 days ago
re: Option 2

Define "blocked". Because Sidd Bikkannavar's recent experience tells a different story[0].

"The document given to Bikkannavar listed a series of consequences for failure to offer information that would allow CBP to copy the contents of the device. “I didn’t really want to explore all those consequences,” he says. “It mentioned detention and seizure.”"

[0] - http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/12/14583124/nasa-sidd-bikkann...

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Do you think this is the document he was handed?

https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/inspection...

A few highlights:

You may be subject to an inspection for a variety of reasons, some of which include: [...] you have been selected for a random search."

You’re receiving this sheet because your electronic device(s) has been detained for further examination, which may include copying.

CBP may retain documents or information relating to immigration, customs, and other enforcement matters only if such retention is consistent with the privacy and data protection standards of the system in which such information is retained. Otherwise, if after reviewing the information, there exists no probable cause to seize it, CBP will not retain any copies.

Tech bro citizens need to intentionally travel in order to step up and volunteer to say "No" to all entreaties for their data. They have money for lawyers, and PTO for time.