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 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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