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- 1Immigration advocate sues border agents over warrantless phone search●Returning from vacation? The government can search your phone without a warrant
An immigration advocate has filed a lawsuit against US border agents after they demanded and searched his cell phone when he returned from travel abroad. The case challenges the government's long-standing claim that it can search devices at the border without a warrant, a practice that affects travellers returning from vacation and has drawn criticism from privacy advocates and legal experts.
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A federal judge has ruled that a warrantless search using automatic license-plate reader data violated the Fourth Amendment. The decision strengthens constitutional limits on how law enforcement can use plate-tracking technology, which captures drivers' movements on a large scale. It is expected to influence ongoing debates over surveillance tools and police procedures across the United States.
- 3Judge questions warrantless searches of Flock camera network▼Federal judge rules warrantless Flock camera searches may violate 4th Amendment
A federal judge has ruled that police searches of Flock Safety's automated license plate camera network without a warrant may violate the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches. The decision raises questions about the legality of law enforcement using the nationwide camera system to track vehicles without judicial authorization. The ruling is expected to fuel ongoing debate over privacy and police surveillance powers.
- 4Federal judge calls Flock 'indiscriminate mass surveillance'●Federal judge calls Flock ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance’ | TechCrunch
A federal judge has ruled that a sheriff's deputy violated a woman's Fourth Amendment rights by using the Flock license plate camera network to search for her plate without a warrant. The judge described the system, which tracks vehicles across thousands of cameras nationwide, as 'indiscriminate mass surveillance.' The ruling could set a precedent for how police may use automated license plate readers.