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Airport Phone Confiscation Practices
Minnesota labor organizer Janette Zahia Corcelius faced the practice of having her phone confiscated at an American airport upon returning from a trip to Europe. The issue highlights privacy concerns for international travelers.
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The Verge
Even if you've done nothing wrong, it's never a good idea to hand your phone to the cops. But international travelers at American airports often have no choice - even if they're US citizens. When Minnesota labor organizer Janette Zahia Corcelius returned home from a three-week trip to Europe in late
2026-06-05 16:15 UTC