What’s Happening

As the immigration landscape continues to evolve under the Trump Administration, certain trends have been observed at U.S. ports of entry, including the detention of visitors, nonimmigrant visa holders, and lawful permanent residents. There has also been a rise in the search of social media, phones, and other electronic devices for individuals clearing U.S. immigration. While these occurrences remain isolated and represent only a small fraction of the total number of travelers admitted to the U.S. each day, they understandably are causing concern from non-citizens living in and/or traveling to the U.S. Below is an overview of best practices for navigating both travel and digital privacy.