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TSA can’t search the contents of your phone at security

TSA officers at airport security don’t have the authority to inspect the contents of your phone; different agencies at checkpoints have differing powers over electronic devices.

Published Jul 15, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

If you’re a traveler passing through security at an American airport, there are two types of agencies you will encounter with vastly differing powers over electronic devices.