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Univision journalist arrested, his phone seized while reporting in Arizona

Incident Details

Date of Incident
April 30, 2021
Location
Gilbert, Arizona
Targets
León Felipe González Cortés (Univision Arizona)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges pending
Arresting Authority →
Gilbert Police Department
Current Charges →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
Equipment Seized →
Status of Seized Equipment →
In custody
Search Warrant Obtained →
No
Actor who seized equipment →
Law enforcement

Intercept reporter told “You are not a journalist” when stopped by border officials

Incident Details

Date of Incident
April 30, 2021
Location
Nogales, Arizona
Targets
Ryan Devereaux (The Intercept)

Border Stop

Border Point →
Morley Gate
Stopped at border? →
Yes
Denied Entry? →
No
Stopped Previously? →
Yes
Asked for device access? →
No
Asked to display social media? →
No
Asked for social media passwords? →
No
Asked intrusive questions about work? →
No
Were devices searched or seized? →
No

Photojournalist stopped, strip searched while crossing back into U.S.

Incident Details

Date of Incident
April 30, 2021
Location
Nogales, Arizona
Targets
Ash Ponders (Independent)

Border Stop

Border Point →
Morley Gate
Stopped at border? →
Yes
US Citizenship Status of Target →
U.S. citizen
Denied Entry? →
No
Stopped Previously? →
Yes
Asked for device access? →
Unknown
Asked to display social media? →
No
Asked for social media passwords? →
No
Asked intrusive questions about work? →
Yes
Were devices searched or seized? →
No
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