Mastodawn

News is out that ICE being deployed to 13 airports as of this morning (ATL, ORD, CLE, HOU, RSW, MSY, JFK, LGA, EWR, PHL, PHX).

If you're concerned about your device being confiscated (especially because of your dissent), we have a list of steps to take.

https://activistchecklist.org/travel

Pass it on.

Travel & Flight Security | Digital Security Checklists for Activists

Checklist for both domestic and international flights. Also applies to land/sea border crossings.

Activist Checklist

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ActivistChecklist.org Mar 23

If you can only take one step from list, fully power off your phone, laptop, and other devices before entering the airport (especially the security checkpoints).

Your data is full encrypted when the phone is off before you unlock it the first time.

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ActivistChecklist.org Mar 23

If you only take a couple more steps at the airport:
- Update your operating system to the latest version
- Disable biometrics
- Set a random 8-digit passcode: https://strongphrase.net/passcode
- Use paper boarding pass (since your phone is off)
- Learn your rights: https://activistchecklist.org/travel/#kyr

Memorable passphrases (instead of passwords) • StrongPhrase.net

Create a memorable, strong passphrase to use with your password manager, computer, etc.