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Returning from a humanitarian aid trip to Cuba, Americans have phones seized at US airport

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US Customs and Border Protection seized phones from 18 out of 20 Americans returning from a humanitarian aid trip to Cuba, detaining them for secondary inspection with little information provided on device returns. This highlights increasing scrutiny on travelers' digital devices, raising concerns among tech professionals about data privacy and security at borders. Watch for potential policy changes or public backlash over these invasive search practices.

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