[yapyap]

> This measure was apparently taken by the American authorities because the researcher’s phone contained exchanges with colleagues and friends in which he expressed a personal opinion on the Trump administration’s research policy

So they check all your messages at the border? Do they dump your entire phone or what is happening there?

[pastage]

This has been happening since before 9/11 how much I do not know. I never travel with digital gear to the US. I do not work in any secret capacity but my employer prohibits me from brining any work equipment through the border to the US.

[leereeves]

It happens in other countries too. I've been required to unlock my devices when entering Canada and Europe.