LEGAL
2 min readBorder Phone Searches Reach Record High Under Current Administration
TrueGov Editorial Team•5 months ago•2 min read
CBP reports 17% increase in device searches at US entry points
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a significant increase in electronic device searches at US borders, with 14,899 devices examined between April and June 2025. This figure represents a 17% increase from the previous record set in early 2022. During these searches, travelers are typically required to provide their devices and passwords to border agents who then examine the contents.