Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?

Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?

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Article from The Verge · 💻 Technology & Science · 2026-07-28
Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?
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