US citizen challenges charges over phone wipe during border search

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A U.S. citizen has filed a court motion to dismiss government allegations related to a border device search. Authorities claim the individual provided a 'duress' password that wiped his phone's data during the inspection. The case raises significant questions about constitutional rights and the limits of government authority at U.S. borders. The legal challenge could have broader implications for how device searches are conducted at ports of entry.

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