LEGAL
2 min readBorder Phone Searches Reach Record High Under New Security Measures
TrueGov Editorial Team•5 months ago•2 min read
Travelers face increased electronic device inspections at US entry points
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported an all-time high in electronic device searches at borders, with 14,899 devices searched from April through June 2025. This represents nearly a 17% increase over the previous three-month high recorded in 2022. The surge follows President Trump's executive order for "enhanced vetting" in security screenings, which has expanded the authority of border officials at ports of entry.