U.S. Customs and Border Protection Archives

Border agents are randomly seizing phones of US citizens who support Palestine

Source: Ali Harb on Truthout Miami lawyer Jalal Shehadeh is the latest supporter of Palestinian rights to be hassled after returning from abroad. Florida lawyer…

freespeechnewsOctober 22, 2026

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Privacy Laws Surveillance, Privacy & Digital Identity

Court rules your phone is fair game at the US Border

Source: Reclaim the Net — Your messages, medical records, and search history may now be part of the customs experience. he court said that "the…

freespeechnewsOctober 11, 2026

Censorship Media Platforms Press Freedom

Max Blumenthal, Grayzone founder and editor-in-chief, interrogated over reporting assignment to Iran

Source: CPJ— The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the Trump admin’s seizure of Max Blumenthal's devices and harassment for reporting from Iran. CBP must…

freespeechnewsJuly 31, 2026