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Man Charged With a Felony for Wiping His Phone During a Border Search
The Verge·Wednesday, 29 July 2026
A Georgia man named Samuel Tunick was charged with a felony after he allegedly wiped his phone while being questioned by US Customs and Border Protection. Tunick is described as an activist. The case raises serious questions about the legality of phone searches at airports and what rights travellers actually have.
Why It Matters
This case directly affects anyone who travels to or transits through the US — including the large number of Indian professionals, students, and tourists who do so regularly.
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