CBP Searched a Record Number of Phones at the US Border Over the Past Year

In the past year, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a significant 17 percent increase in the number of device searches at the border. While this uptick highlights the agency's ongoing efforts to enhance security, it's important to note that more invasive forensic searches remain relatively rare. This trend raises questions about privacy and the balance between security and individual rights, making it a topic of interest for travelers and civil liberties advocates alike.