Canadians who are denied entry "could be detained."

This pisses me off. It also makes me want to get a burner phone for that very purpose.

But I am worried that if I go over the border with a burner phone I might get suspected of something and arrested. How likely is that?

  • abff08f4813c@j4vcdedmiokf56h3ho4t62mlku.srv.us
    7·
    5 days ago

    I may accidentally carry something illegal across the border.
    Don’t say this. They will use that as justification to search you and your vehicle for suspicious behavior.

    Ah, you’re probably right under the current regime. Open to suggestions for better phrasing like “I did this because I want to comply with the laws of the USA and also because it was suggested by the recent travel advisory issued by Canada” , except

    the best thing to do is simply not travel.

    100%. My advice was more for these folks,

    If you have to cross the border for whatever reason

    • pivot_root@lemmy.world
      5·
      5 days ago

      If I were in your shoes and they asked about the travel phone, I would keep it short, simple, and truthful: “I’m following Canada’s travel guidelines and using a separate phone.”

      I don’t want to antagonize border agents or imply their (my) country is authoritarian, nor should I voluntarily overshare minor details (which is something liars often do). If they have an issue with me following guidelines like any other ordinary citizen, they more than likely already wanted to search me and are looking for an excuse to do it. At that point, there’s nothing you can do other than know your rights.