Alissa Azar1d ago

Seeing a lot of “how to prepare” type posts for ICE at airports, which is great… but almost every post I’m seeing has said to turn off biometrics (great) and turn your phone off completely while going through security.

As someone who has been given an insanely difficult time at airports the past 3 years, please don’t rely on turning your phone off alone. It might work for some people, but I’m not allowed past security without showing all of my electronics turn on, and they have to remain on until I get through.

I have quite a few posts detailing my experiences. If it’s helpful I can try to dig them up and reshare. I know it won’t be the same for everyone, but what I go through is pretty intense and maybe getting an idea of some of the things they do will help.

Show threadNathan A. Stine
@alissaazar Hi Alissa! My understanding is ICE will be harassing people before they get to security (or at least that's been reported somewhere). Does "am I being detained or am I free to go" work in this circumstance? Of course bearing in mind that they have the upper hand because if they just hold you for a while you miss your flight.
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Show threadAlissa Azar1d ago

@stinerman that’s my understanding as well. For now anyways. People seem to just be planning for escalations as well as not trusting what they say the intent is.

And technically yes, in a hypothetical world where laws and constitutional rights mean anything. But that is not our reality. So I would exercise caution and safety regardless, and always don’t say a word. Saying that and requesting a lawyer if need be is fine but rule number 1 is every day is stfu Friday.

No biometrics, strong passwords and logged out of socials etc is a good move.

Show threadJess👾1d ago
@alissaazar @stinerman https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/what-do-when-encountering-law-enforcement-airports-and-other-ports-entry-us
Know Your Rights | Enforcement at the Airport | ACLU

At the border, you are likely to encounter Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, and you may encounter Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents. HSI is part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Know your rights in these scenarios.

American Civil Liberties Union
Show threadjonathankoren™1d ago
@stinerman @alissaazar exactly. I’d actually like to see a report of ICE *actually doing something* at the airport before people people start fear mongering with “tips”. From all the photos I’ve seen, they’re literally just standing around in the unsecured area getting in the way.
Show threadAlissa Azar1d ago
@jonathankoren @stinerman I get that but also the insane surveillance and questioning has already been happening to people and it’s not a far reach to think it could escalate. Nothing wrong with being prepared before if/when it becomes more widespread.
Show threadUncleRico1d ago
@jonathankoren @stinerman @alissaazar LOL because ICE has such a pristine reputation that any comments are premature fear mongering. Maybe get out of your bubble.
Show threadLukefromDC1d ago
@jonathankoren @stinerman @alissaazar Notice we have unmasked ICE faces in the bottom right photo. Surveillance is a game two can play!