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> That is exactly what the T2 chip is designed to protect against

The point the OP was making is that if your threat has the technical ability to dismantle down to the circuit level and rebuild then you've got bigger problems. Such as corporal or legal jeopardy.

They could just beat you with a rubber hose until you log in. Or throw you in jail for five years for contempt of court.

The classic 'evil maid' attack is more like script-kiddie threat compared to that, and Secure Boot was sufficient protection.