Device Detained: The Truth About U.S. Government Searches at the Border

Can the US Government really search your phone on the border? And is this really something that started with Trump—or has it been happening all along? This week on Immigration Weekly, Rosanna Berardi breaks down the laws that allow border officers to search your personal devices, including the long-standing border search exception to the Fourth Amendment. She explains how U.S. immigration law is built on a system of sponsorship and why the Constitution applies to everyone on U.S. soil—citizen or not. From cloud backups to social media handles on visa applications, this episode gives you the real deal on what the government can and can’t do at the border. Tune in and get the facts from a former immigration officer who’s been on the inside. Resources Berardi Immigration Law: Web | LinkedIn | YouTube | Amazon Rosanna Berardi on LinkedIn