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An American Was Charged for Wiping His Phone at the Border — Here's Why It Matters
The Verge·Monday, 27 July 2026
US citizen Sam Tunick is being prosecuted for allegedly giving authorities a 'duress password' that wiped his phone when agents tried to seize it at Atlanta's airport on January 24th, 2025. Federal agents were questioning him about child exploitation images. His lawyers have filed a motion contesting the charges.
Why It Matters
This case raises a direct question: do you have the right to protect your phone data at a border crossing? The answer could affect travellers everywhere, including Indians visiting the US.
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