An Appeals Court panel has ruled that federal agents can legally search through travelers' cell phones without reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or a warrant when they cross an international border.

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[–] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The lie would likely be what gets you in trouble. The basic truth would probably be safer.

a: "Why is this phone empty?"
b: "Because I performed a reset on it."
a: "Why did you perform a reset on it?"
b: "Because I wanted to. I'm not aware of any law I broke in how I deal with my own property."

Your phone will likely still be seized and you may still get questioned, but you've broken no laws. However, don't take my advice. IANAL

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago

    I'm not aware of any law I broke in how I deal with my own property.

    "Ignorance of the [fuzzily-defined conveniently enforcement-friendly constitution-dodging illegal law that violates your rights] doesn't exclude you from its consequences!"

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