United States: French researcher turned back for expressing “personal opinion on Trump administration’s policy
United States: French researcher turned back for expressing “personal opinion on Trump administration’s policy
"The space researcher was allegedly randomly checked on arrival, during which his professional computer and personal telephone were allegedly searched. Similarly, messages about the Trump administration’s treatment of scientists have been found."
1st Amendment protections on freedom of speech apply to everyone in the USA, regardless of citizenship. Frenchman should sue.
I was under the understanding that when in customs TSA overrides an American Citizens constitutional rights...
Basically, you don't have a 1st ammendment right as an American Citizen.
Visitors to the US have been asked if they were members of the communist party since forever though?
IDK if those who replied "yes" would be sent back, but I do remember reading about Chinese communist party members being denied entry to the US.
I don't see much difference between this and that as far as the 1st amendment is concerned... aren't you idealizing the 1st amendment (and/or how seriously the US takes it)?
PS: let me make clear that I'm not trying to defend the indefensible behaviour of the Trump administration in any way
The important judges are trumps pals.
There’s no first or fourth amendment rights within 100 miles of the border of the USA. Probably other missing rights too.
Clown country thought police.
i didn't expect to see a monty-python/star-trek response to current events; but i'll allow it. lol
Time to stay away from the USA.
Has been for a few decades, but now more than ever.
Calgon, take me away...
please!
This above all
Are the checks really random? If not, what would trigger one?