Supreme Court Hears Warrantless GPS Tracking Case

By: on 11.7.11
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could determine if police need a warrant to track a suspect’s car with GPS. The use of warrantless GPS may amount to an unreasonable search and a violation of the fourth amendment. The Obama administration appealed to the courts, saying it’s a necessary tool of law enforcement. Read the full article at Reuters.com

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  • Hollywood5459

    The ramifications of these rulings can go far beyond using a devise. 

  • Peter Levy

    Getting a court order for a prolonged surveillance doesn’t seem to be a hinderance for the police, as long as there is probable cause.  What I find interesting in the article is that instead of saying “the Justice Dept.” or “the U.S. Attorney General,” Reuters says “OBAMA ADMINISTRATION APPEALS TO SUPREME COURT”  That appears to be editorializing.