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A Crack in the Whren Wall?
Main Monday, January 22, 2018A Crack in the Whren Wall?Earlier today, the Supreme Court decided District of Columbia v. Wesby, a case about whether police had probable cause to arrest…
Criminal Lawyer Illinois
What is Legality of Police Dog Sniffs During Traffic Stops in Illinois?
In popular culture, there are countless representations of police dogs sniffs that lead to the discovery of illegal drugs, bombs, or other contraband. The police dogs are almost always portrayed…
Agricultural Law and Taxation Blog
Curtilage – How Much Ag Property Is Protected From a Warrantless Search?
OverviewThe Fourth Amendment protects against illegal searches and seizures. In general, government officials must secure a search warrant based on probable cause before searching an area unless the owner gives…
Inside Privacy
CBP Revises Rules for Border Searches of Electronic Devices
Last week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) released a revised Directive governing searches of electronic devices at the border. These are the first official revisions CBP has made to…
PrawfsBlawg
Collins v. Virginia and the Remnants of Coolidge v. New Hampshire
Main Tuesday, January 09, 2018Collins v. Virginia and the Remnants of Coolidge v. New HampshireToday, the Supreme Court heard argument in Collins v. Virginia, which addresses what limits, if any,…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Fourth Amendment day for SCOTUS oral arguments
Main January 9, 2018Fourth Amendment day for SCOTUS oral argumentsThe second day of Supreme Court oral arguments in calendar year 2018 brings forth two Fourth Amendment cases on the SCOTUS…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht raises notable sentencing issue in SCOTUS cert petition
Main December 28, 2017 Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht raises notable sentencing issue in SCOTUS cert petitionAs detailed in this new Reason piece, headlined "Ross Ulbricht Files Appeal to the…
Technology Law Dispatch
Nation on Hold for Supreme Court Carpenter v. United States Decision
By Gerard Stegmaier, Kelley Chittenden
On November 29, many interested audience members packed into the Supreme Court to witness oral argument on the issue of whether the Fourth Amendment demands that the government obtain a…
PrawfsBlawg
Byrd v. United States and the Relationship Between Standing and Consent
Main Saturday, December 16, 2017Byrd v. United States and the Relationship Between Standing and ConsentI previously posted about Byrd v. United States, a Fourth Amendment case that the Supreme Court…
PrawfsBlawg
Byrd v. United States and Fourth Amendment Search Doctrine
Main Sunday, December 10, 2017Byrd v. United States and Fourth Amendment Search DoctrineGreetings and thanks for the regular Prawfs for inviting me to guest-blog for December. For those who don’t…