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19 March 2026

U.S. Border Officers Searching More Phones And Devices At Ports Of Entry – Featured Article In CHCH News

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Senior Associate Benjamin Green shared his insights in a recent article with CHCH News, discussing the rise in electronic device searches by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and what travellers should know before crossing the border.
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Senior Associate Benjamin Green shared his insights in a recent article with CHCH News, discussing the rise in electronic device searches by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and what travellers should know before crossing the border.

While device searches remain rare, the increase highlights growing questions around privacy, digital data, and the inspection powers of U.S. border officers. Benjamin explains that although travellers may not expect a search, U.S. authorities have long had the legal right to inspect electronic devices at ports of entry.

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Green and Spiegel is one of the world's oldest immigration law firms, with over 60 years of experience assisting a global clientele. Focusing exclusively on immigration law, the lawyers at Green and Spiegel provide a broad range of immigration services to individual, institutional, and corporate clients in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

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