This article discusses the broad authority Customs and Border Protection (CBP) holds to search travelers' devices at U.S. borders, including land and air travel. The post highlights a rise in such searches since the Bush administration, despite the relatively small percentage of travelers affected. It emphasizes the importance for journalists to protect their confidential materials during transit, especially given recent concerns over immigration enforcement and device searches. The accompanying checklist aims to help journalists reduce risks associated with these searches.
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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) asserts broad authority to search travelers' devices when crossing U.S. borders, whether traveling by land, sea, or air.
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