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Man 'refused entry into US' as border control catch him with bald JD Vance meme (www.dailystar.co.uk)
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A 21-year-old tourist has described the horrendous treatment he allegedly received after being denied entry to the USA due to a meme depicting JD Vance as bald being found on his phone

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[-] hector@sh.itjust.works 21 points 1 day ago

Do they have the right to search your phone ?

[-] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 8 points 22 hours ago

If it can be unlocked through biometrics yes, according to SCOTUS

ALWAYS use a passcode, you cannot be compelled to divulge those

[-] DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 7 points 22 hours ago

you cannot be compelled to divulge those

They can deny entry.

Even for US citizens, they could still detain you for 48 hours, seize all belongings, and put you on a no-fly list.

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