US federal prosecutors have charged Sam Tunick, a US citizen, for allegedly providing a duress password that erased data from his phone when customs agents attempted to seize it at Atlanta's Hartsfield‑Jackson airport on January 24, 2025. Tunick was detained after agents questioned him about alleged child exploitation images. His attorneys argue the detention was unlawful and that agents failed to provide a lawyer or a warrant. Prosecutors say Tunick used GrapheneOS's duress‑wipe feature instead of his actual passcode. The defense contends the search was pretextual and aimed at investigating his connections to the Stop Cop City movement. Marlon Kautz of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund said individuals have a right to protect private data from unconstitutional searches. The case reflects heightened scrutiny of electronic devices at U.S. ports under the Trump administration, where citizens may face extended detention and device inspections. The court has not yet ruled on the admissibility of the alleged duress password.