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French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found (www.theguardian.com)

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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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[-] CosmicCleric@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

immigration officers at an airport searched his phone

There's no mention in the article if this search was voluntary, or not.

Edit: For the downvoters, please point out where I was wrong; I'd honestly really like to know if it was voluntary or not.

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[-] catloaf@lemm.ee 0 points 3 months ago

It's "voluntary" in the sense that either you allow it or you don't get into the country.

[-] Aatube@kbin.melroy.org 0 points 3 months ago

That's forced. Since when was it a thing?

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[-] arafatknee@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 3 months ago

I have a burner but it seems like you need to create social media accounts filled with non political content and keep them updated so they don't look fake. Anyone know how to automate this?

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