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France’s research minister said a French scientist was denied entry to the US this month after immigration officers at an airport searched his phone and found messages in which he had expressed criticism of the Trump administration.

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[–] A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world 6 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Welcome to Trumps America.

Where everything that Trump doesnt like, or is legitimately critical of him, or is just an opinion that Republicans don't like.. is Terrorism.

Seems an awful lot like that oppressive government tyranny the ammosexuals were feverishly polishing their rifle barrels to, doesnt it? I wonder why they are all so suspiciously silent! /s

[–] Polderviking@feddit.nl 7 points 6 hours ago

"Freedom of speech."

[–] ThomasCrappersGhost@feddit.uk 10 points 9 hours ago

The USA has no place criticising the actions of other countries. Never has.

[–] techclothes@lemmy.world 29 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Fucking hell. Freedom of speech isn't a thing anymore and all those shitheads who were crying about simply being called out for saying things are fine with the government punishing people for saying things.

[–] WaterFoul@lemmy.world 6 points 12 hours ago

Hasn't been in a long time.

[–] asg101@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

I seriously doubt the intelligence of anyone still traveling to the USA. I hope whatever project he is working on is not critical.

[–] Tryenjer@lemmy.world 5 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

These types of things are usually scheduled well in advance. Just one example, it is worth noting that I am not saying that this was the reason the scientist traveled to the United States, scientific centers with certain types of very expensive equipment usually rent it to projects from other scientific institutes and universities, sometimes with such high demand that you can wait years for it to be available for your project.

[–] daepicgamerbro69@lemmy.world 9 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (1 children)

these travels are scheduled months even years in advance depending on the field of study, nobody could have predicted how much worse second Trumps term would be. also other than travelling to somewhere where its bad much more reliable indicator of low intelligence are very confident statements outside of one's own depth.

[–] asg101@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

more reliable indicator of low intelligence

I would add inability to use proper punctuation to that criteria.

[–] daepicgamerbro69@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

*those criteria, criterion being singular.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 55 points 21 hours ago

Honestly, dude probably dodged a bullet. Stay away from our shit hole country

[–] ChanchoManco@lemm.ee 32 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

All countries should advise their citizens against traveling to the USA.

[–] slaneesh_is_right@lemmy.org 8 points 20 hours ago

It should be common sense.

[–] bstix@feddit.dk 26 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

I wonder how they search it. I doubt they manually read every fucking text message in all apps, so I guess they search for keywords or something.

So, let's say someone wanted to get someone in trouble, they could write them an email with some "incriminating" white text on white background and have them stopped by the thought police at the border.

It would be funny if they stopped some Canadian Mexican returning from Cancun and found shittalk about Trump on his phone.

Btw. Does anyone have Ted Cruz's email address?

[–] icmpecho@lemmy.ml 12 points 14 hours ago

I have no proof, this is anecdotal, but I suspect they used a forensic analysis tool like Cellebrite, GreyKey, or Magnet Axiom to extract all the device data and search it, which makes it a cakewalk to filter for keywords, images, files, and the like. cops use this shit all the time, as do their terrorist friends all around the world.

[–] TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.zip 61 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I told my wife before I could never go to the US because of the stuff I write online, now I'm sure of it

[–] MOARbid1@lemmy.world 41 points 22 hours ago (3 children)

You're not missing a fucking thing, buddy.

[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 17 points 22 hours ago

But think of the endless suburban car parks and Walmarts. Such culture.

[–] MadBigote@lemmy.world 8 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Personally I'd like to visit the US for their national parks, or whatever is left after this administration policies.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 2 points 14 hours ago

Eh, I think I might be turned off visiting ever again.

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[–] kandoh@reddthat.com 14 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

These guys are handing their phones over to show work itinerary in their emails amd the immigration officers are then going through all their other emails and messages.

Never, never, never, hand your unlocked phone over to an immigration officer. Print everything you need out before hand.

[–] TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.zip 12 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah but he can just say "hand over your unlocked phone or I will reject your entry" and then it's the same thing

[–] angrystego@lemmy.world 5 points 13 hours ago

Go to the US with a dedicated phone, just like to China.

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[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

If you use fingerprint or face scan to unlock your phone, they can compel you to unlock your phone.

If you use a PIN, they cannot.

[–] aesthelete@lemmy.world 10 points 21 hours ago

Restart your android before going through customs

[–] alkbch@lemmy.ml 30 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Would be helpful if we could see those messages so we can form an opinion.

[–] perestroika@lemm.ee 53 points 1 day ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (3 children)

Travel advise: prepare for a trip to the US like you'd prepare for a trip to Russia or China. (Note: being an anarchist who thinks Putin, Xi and Trump don't deserve a separate rope for each, I wouldn't consider a visit.)

Don't bring your real computing device. Bring an empty device from which you can VPN to a system that actually has your data.

If you need to bring an encrypted device, consider the possibility that authorities will attempt to coerce you into unlocking it (and will cause you great disruption and indignity if you won't). You might be safer bringing a concealed + encrypted microSD card and a device loaded with an OS intended to be searched. If the data matters, make sure you cannot unlock your device under coercion.

(Trivial method: send your friend in the US a snailmail letter. Ask them to keep the letter until your arrival. Into the letter, steganographically embed the OTP key material to obtain the passphrase to decrypt your device. Now to decrypt the device, three things will be needed: your cooperation and knowledge, the device, and the letter. And you can deny that the letter contains anything.)

Edit: upgraded advise - mail your local contact an encrypted MicroSD card. Cross the border with a Raspberry Pi in factory packaging, or buy it locally (they're still permitted, despite their widespread use by anarchists).

[–] drmoose@lemmy.world 7 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

That's not only US either, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, China - all can coerce you into unlocking your devices and detain you if you refuse which is fucking crazy.

Never ever give them this right even if you trust the government as they'll make a redundant copy and government data security is such a joke you'll be 100% pwnd.

Make sure your laptop is encrypted and disable face unlock on your phone. They can detain you for 24h in most places (6h in US) and will tell you to buy a return ticket. Do not take the risk even if you have nothing to hide.

As a security expert - these laws are 100% authoritarian abuse. As if terrorists can't host their encrypted terrorist files offsite and pull them from public wifi when they enter the country. It's an absolutely joke.

[–] CCMan1701A@startrek.website 14 points 1 day ago (2 children)

My entry to China was really easy. I'm very concerned about my return trip to the US. I have to come back at my home and family are there.. doors anyone know if I'm denied entity if I can just book and flight and leave? Why do I need to have the government deport off in rolling to go on my own?

[–] melpomenesclevage@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (1 children)

because they need the deportation numbers to outdo biden. plus prison contracts. plus it's just fun I guess. it's a whole thing.

[–] CCMan1701A@startrek.website 3 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Well if you don't see a message from me after Saturday, you can assume the worst.

I'd say good luck, but if you're coming here that ship's already sailed.

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[–] Olgratin_Magmatoe@slrpnk.net 53 points 1 day ago

Fuck this shitty ass country.

[–] Corno@lemm.ee 21 points 1 day ago

Freedom of speech, eh? Guess I'm banned if they find out about this account or my Bluesky account.

[–] ScotinDub@lemm.ee 79 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Amazing to think that they criticised "freedom of speech" in Europe

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