Warrantless Searches
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 06.16.22
* Biden signed an executive order that, among other things, limits the use of federal funding for conversion therapy. Woop Woop! [The Guardian]
* A vocal majority: Most New Yorkers would like fewer guns on the streets. [NY Post]
* By the way, SCOTUS ruled that border agents can make warrantless arrests in most major American cities. No biggie. [Fox]
* You know, there’s probably a joke to be made about not paying people on the federal holiday meant to commemorate the end of slavery. [AP]
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Technology
Sexting Teens Sentenced To A Year Without Cellphones
Earlier this month, we discussed (or rather, ridiculed) a North Carolina's law enforcement agency's stupid and bizarre prosecution of two teens who consensually sent explicit photos to each other... - Sponsored
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 12.11.14
* A registered sex offender wins the lottery. $3 million buys a lot of windowless vans. [Orlando Sentinel]
* Judge to federal prosecutor: “You’re branded as a liar and you’ll remain a liar for the rest of your life.” [New York Observer]
* A New York lawyer has been arrested and charged with running down 5 people in Herald Square. Alcohol and crack pipes are involved. And topless selfies. Look, you’re going to see more on this from Staci in the morning, so just sit tight. [Inquisitr]
* If you want to live in a mansion, all you need to do is forge a few documents. [Gawker]
* The Supreme Court of Canada says cops can search your phone when they arrest you. But only to check the Habs score. [Ars Technica]
* Another installment of Posner on Posner. This time focusing on the First Amendment. [Concurring Opinions]
* This week we learned there’s a thing called “rectal feeding.” Professor Michael Dorf on why it’s totally a war crime. [Dorf on Law]
* How many law schools will close by 2020? [TaxProf Blog]
* Want to be on the LSAC Board of Trustees? It’s not like they have any glaring problems that require a leadership change. [LSAC]
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Cellphones, Technology
Cell Phones Need A Warrant, But Cell Site Location Info Doesn't? Appellants Challenge Government's Assertions
While the government makes the usual claims about third party data and warrant requirements being an undue burden, the appellant's reply takes those arguments apart. -
Constitutional Law, Pornography, Privacy
FBI Dad Finds Handy Fourth Amendment Workaround to Bust School Principal for Child Porn
Thanks to this spyware program, an FBI dad got a gift-wrapped child porn case from his son's principal... -
9th Circuit, Drugs, Marijuana, Privacy, Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day: Dude, Are You High? Not Cool, Your Honor.
The Ninth Circuit issues an unusual opinion on warrantless utilities records requests.