ITGuyLevi comments on GrapheneOS Defends Data-Wiping Function That Blocked US Border Search

[–] ITGuyLevi@programming.dev 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

His argument should be that nothing was on his phone and he was repeatedly asking for a lawyer so he could make sure it wasn't illegal to give out the PIN intended to be given when the user is under duress. To be fair, the guy was begging to be informed of what rights he had, he couldn't leave, and people with guns had him in a room and kept insisting he was a criminal.

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[–] wheezy@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

Yeah. That's the issue. If you feel confident in arguing legality because you "know your rights" that's often a bad card to play. Remaining calm and only saying "I can't speak until I have my lawyer present" is all you need to know. Don't try to argue your rights beyond that. You can easily give them evidence to use against you just by explaining the situation. That's what they want. They want you to talk. Don't talk. They will hold you and lie to you. It's a game to them. It's not for you. Shut the fuck up.

They aren't going to suddenly go "aw, man you're right. You defeated me with facts and logic". They will cherry pick anything you say. SHUT THE FUCK UP.

They won't "let you go if you just explain it". They'll tell you "you don't need a lawyer because this isn't a big deal." They are lying. If it wasn't a big deal they'd let you go. SHUT THE FUCK UP.

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[–] ITGuyLevi@programming.dev 1 point 2 months ago

Oh I totally agree, I'm referencing what I believe his court argument should be. When being interrogated for entrance back to your home country, nothing should need to be said beyond 'I'm a citizen here, this is my passport'.

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