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And this is why standard practice now should be to have all devices turned completely off with all FaceID/ fingerprint unlocking features turned off before you enter any US customs hall. They cannot compel you to tell them your password, but they can use faceID to open your phone.
Also, after being detained, you only know one word and that word is “lawyer.”
Iirc they can compel you to provide passwords at the border. You have far fewer rights at the border than once in the country
Not sure about ICE, but FBI can only compel biometrics, not a passkey or PIN.
For iPhone, tap the power button five times and it will lock out FaceID and require the PIN.