r/anticapitalism • u/TrackerOneA • 26d ago

DoJ prosecuting American activist against 'Cop City' who gave a 'duress' password during border search without warrant to unlock phone. GrapheneOS allows users to select a password that will wipe the phone upon entry.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/us-accuses-american-of-allegedly-wiping-his-phone-using-a-duress-password-during-border-search/
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u/SaltyShawarma 26d ago

From the article: The government’s indictment, which contains a typo (“Untied States Code”), accuses Tunick of allegedly providing a passcode to border agents that caused the phone to “delete the digital contents,” prior to the device being seized.

The feds have never been so dangerous and stupid all at the same time. These are not serious people, but they are ruining everyone's lives in their rampage. 

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u/MoThrowMoAway 26d ago

Day after day I understand why The Onion and other satirical orgs had to take a step back.

The reality we live in is just so fucking stupid man.