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Can Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant? 2026’s New Answers

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

In most cases, police need a warrant to search the contents of your phone in 2026, with consent and a few narrow exceptions. Officers may seize a phone temporarily, but searching messages, photos, or apps generally requires judge approval under Fourth Amendment rules. This article explains the latest standards, common exceptions, and steps to protect […]

If ICE Asks for Your Phone, Do You Have to Unlock It? The Legal Answer.

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

In most U.S. encounters, you do not have to unlock your phone for ICE unless they have a valid warrant or you choose to consent. Border and airport searches have broader authority, but you can still refuse consent and ask if you’re free to leave. This article explains the key legal rules, exceptions, and practical […]