alt Hacker NewsIt's been somewhat established that having a wiped or basic phone is in itself sus and reason for them to investigate you further.
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quickthrowman • today at 9:39 PM
What are they going to do if you’re not carrying anything illegal and you’re a citizen? You cannot be refused entry to the US as a citizen and they can’t charge you or hold you without evidence. You don’t have to tell them why your phone is wiped, just stay silent until you’re released.
puppycodes • today at 7:41 PM
Have not heard this, whats your source? I don't see how they could determine that because "its a new phone" is hard to dispute.
best case scenario is that a higher court overturns this but not holding my breath.
They can investigate all they want, they can even detain you briefly, but if you are a citizen and there’s no evidence of a crime then they have to let you in.