The US is charging an American citizen for wiping his phone at the border

The US government is charging a citizen for wiping his phone at the border, using a rarely used statute. This case highlights the government's increasing scrutiny of citizens' digital data. The citizen, Sam Tunick, was detained for questioning about child exploitation images, but his lawyers claim this was a pretext. The case raises concerns about the balance between government authority and individual rights. The outcome will be closely watched.