Are you a U.S. citizen who was detained at a South Florida airport? Tell us your story

Some U.S. citizens, including South Florida residents, who have entered the United States from international flights have reported being detained and heavily questioned by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers. In some cases, officers have searched citizens’ phones and social-media accounts before finally allowing them to enter the country.

The practice, which appears to be part of President Donald Trump’s strict border and immigration policies, has sparked concerns and fear among travelers who feel they may be targeted for their jobs, political affiliation and speech despite their U.S. citizenship. Some travelers feel the need to carry a burner phone while traveling internationally to avoid scrutiny at the U.S. border.

Has this happened to you in a South Florida airport? We want to know.

If you live in South Florida and/or have flown into a South Florida airport and have experienced unusual screening and questioning from authorities, especially if it pertained to your political beliefs and social-media activity, the Miami Herald wants to hear from you.

Please fill out the form below and one of our Herald reporters will reach out to you.

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This story was originally published May 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM.