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Washington Post Raid Is a Frightening Reminder: Turn Off Your Phone’s Biometrics Now
(theintercept.com)
this post was submitted on 31 Jan 2026
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What if I quickly restarted my phone? I'd only need to hold the side button for a second or two and then it would require my gesture to unlock. They can't force that right? I'm. Not American but I'd like to see them try.
They can physically force your body to do things, but they can't compel you to tell them information. Or at least that's the law.
That was my understanding too. At this point I'm never entering the USA again but domestically it's still good to know.