A US-born NASA scientist was detained at the border until he unlocked his phone

Re:A US-born NASA scientist was detained at the border until... by suprgeek on Sunday February 12, 2017 @02:25PM (#13630059)

The crux of the matter is here:

More importantly, travelers are not legally required to unlock their devices, although agents can detain them for significant periods of time if they do not....

and here: 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.”

It sounds like CBP is trying to circumvent the "PIN Revealing" need by basically illegally detaining Citizens until they do.

This is grounds for "Habeas Corpus" lawsuit - should a citizen really dig their heels in.

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Re:A US-born NASA scientist was detained at the border until... by wheelerwj on Sunday February 12, 2017 @09:02PM (#13632597)

first a citizen has to be well enough connected to even get that kind of help.

second, you need to let your connections know you need the help.

third, your still going to take a severe financial and emotional beating.

so sure, its not okay that this is happening. but not everyone is in a position to standup.

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Re:A US-born NASA scientist was detained at the border until... by mysticmarvel on Monday February 13, 2017 @05:59AM (#13634436)

Hire a lawyer with a "dead man" instruction to instigate such action if he's not informed otherwise within 48 hours. Keep money for legal fees in escrow for that purpose. Shouldn't be difficult to set up.

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Re:A US-born NASA scientist was detained at the border until... by wheelerwj on Monday February 13, 2017 @06:23AM (#13634513)

dude, less than 60% of people have $1,000 in their savings account. retaining a lawyer just in case is entirely out of the question.

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