Despite the U.S. Supreme Court operating with one less justice, the Court has continued to issue surprising rulings on everything from immigration, to abortion, to blood tests of suspected drunk drivers. By a 5 to 3 vote, the Supreme Court […]
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court operating with one less justice, the Court has continued to issue surprising rulings on everything from immigration, to abortion, to blood tests of suspected drunk drivers. By a 5 to 3 vote, the Supreme Court […]
Do Police Need A Warrant To Search Your Cellphone? In another case where the courts are forced to deal with how we use technology in everyday life, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that law enforcement do not […]
The latest Senate intelligence authorization bill has passed the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence by a vote of 14-to-1. The single “no” vote came from an Oregon Democrat who has warned that the bill would expand government surveillance, and undermine independent oversight. […]
Years after Edward Snowden released information about the government’s massive information gathering program, we still know very little about the extent of the government’s surveillance. A secret court decision has recently been released, where the judge was disturbed by the […]
Law enforcement officers looking to install wiretaps and eavesdrop on phone calls are supposed to seek judicial approval first. Wiretaps are regulated by federal statutes, and officers have to establish probable cause for a federal judge to approve a wiretap. […]
In a blog from last week, we wrote about a federal judge who was concerned that the FBI and NSA were overstepping their surveillance powers. However, the U.S. Supreme Court has approved a Department of Justice rule to allow broader surveillance authority. […]
Anyone who uses a computer or smartphone on a regular basis is concerned about the threat of hackers using viruses or malware to access your personal information. Through cleverly crafted codes, hackers can get into our webcams, steal files from […]
Have you ever wondered whether officers are allowed to lie in order to gain entry into your home? It is already well-established that they are allowed to lie in order to convince defendants to confess to a crime. However, an […]
Many of us are familiar enough with the constitutional protections that prevent the police from walking into your house and going through your things without a warrant. Given these protections from warrantless searches, it may be surprising to learn that […]
Do you use a password to lock your phone? Or do you use a fingerprint to unlock your phone through Touch ID technology? Many people think that a fingerprint would be more secure; however, it depends on who you are […]
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