France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched

Summary

US immigration officers denied entry to a French scientist traveling to Houston after finding phone messages criticizing the Trump administration.

French research minister Philippe Baptiste condemned the decision, stressing the importance of academic freedom.

US authorities reportedly accused the scientist of “hateful and conspiratorial messages” but later dropped charges.

Baptiste has been vocal against Trump and Elon Musk for cutting research funding and invited American scientists to relocate to France.

  • ThePantser@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    28·
    13 days ago

    I have anti Trump messages on my phone. Can I get a free deportation out of here? I’ll let my family sell my shit and send me the money.

    • woelkchen@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      13 days ago

      Can I get a free deportation out of here?

      No, you need to buy your own ticket like the French scientist had to. The flight back isn’t free either unless they insured the travel for such conditions.