Segal also notes that travellers in many cases are at the mercy of the border agents. Do border agents have the right to ask about religion, political ties, etc.? Border agents might ask to inspect your digital devices and you can refuse to hand them over, but you may face consequences. U.S. border agents are also authorized to seize your phone, should they deem it necessary. Border agents were given the right to search laptops in 2008.

Source: CBC News March 07, 2017 20:03 UTC