Policy55 mOctober 24, 2026, 08:17

US Border Searches of Laptops and Phones Jump 32% This Year

Data obtained by CBC News from US Customs and Border Protection shows device searches at the border rose 32% in the first three quarters of fiscal 2026. CBP conducted a record 55,424 device searches in fiscal 2025, including 47,517 basic and 4,564 advanced searches using tools like Cellebrite.

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US Border Searches of Laptops and Phones Jump 32% This Year

55,424 device searches in fiscal 2025 set a record for CBP
47,517 searches were basic, with no suspicion of wrongdoing required
4,564 advanced searches used Cellebrite and Grayshift to unlock devices
The 32% rise covers only three quarters of fiscal 2026

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