Is the Supreme Court About to Make Police Violence Much Worse?The Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix could redefine accountability in police violence by limiting how force is evaluated under the Fourth Amendment.
Trial set over license plate-reading camerasSurveillance cameras raise Fourth Amendment privacy concerns, potentially tracking citizens without warrants.
Administration Officials Believe Order Lets Immigration Agents Enter Homes Without WarrantsTrump administration's use of an 18th-century law could allow warrantless home entries against undocumented immigrants, challenging civil liberties.
Morning Docket: 03.19.25 - Above the LawO'Melveny and Myers has surpassed a billion dollars in revenue, reflecting strong growth in the legal industry.
Appeals Court: 'Plain View' Also Includes Using iPhone Camera Options To See Through Tinted Car Windows - Above the LawLegal advancements influenced by technology critically affect Fourth Amendment interpretations, raising questions on privacy rights during law enforcement activities.
Backyard Privacy in the Age of DronesThe expansion of police drone use raises significant privacy and legal challenges regarding surveillance capabilities and constitutional rights.
VICTORY! Federal Court (Finally) Rules Backdoor Searches of 702 Data UnconstitutionalThe federal court ruled that warrantless backdoor searches of U.S. citizens' communications typically require a warrant.
Court rules FISA Section 702 surveillance unconstitutionalThe New York court ruled against warrantless state surveillance, upholding citizens' Fourth Amendment rights.
FBI's warrantless 'backdoor' searches ruled unconstitutionalThe court ruled FBI's warrantless searches of US citizens' communications under FISA violate the Fourth Amendment.
Lawsuit: City cameras make it impossible to drive anywhere without being trackedThe lawsuit challenges Norfolk's use of license-plate readers as unconstitutional warrantless surveillance under the Fourth Amendment.
Appeals Court: 'Plain View' Also Includes Using iPhone Camera Options To See Through Tinted Car Windows - Above the LawLegal advancements influenced by technology critically affect Fourth Amendment interpretations, raising questions on privacy rights during law enforcement activities.
Backyard Privacy in the Age of DronesThe expansion of police drone use raises significant privacy and legal challenges regarding surveillance capabilities and constitutional rights.
VICTORY! Federal Court (Finally) Rules Backdoor Searches of 702 Data UnconstitutionalThe federal court ruled that warrantless backdoor searches of U.S. citizens' communications typically require a warrant.
Court rules FISA Section 702 surveillance unconstitutionalThe New York court ruled against warrantless state surveillance, upholding citizens' Fourth Amendment rights.
FBI's warrantless 'backdoor' searches ruled unconstitutionalThe court ruled FBI's warrantless searches of US citizens' communications under FISA violate the Fourth Amendment.
Lawsuit: City cameras make it impossible to drive anywhere without being trackedThe lawsuit challenges Norfolk's use of license-plate readers as unconstitutional warrantless surveillance under the Fourth Amendment.
A Newark Fish Market Was Raided by ICEICE raided Ocean Seafood Depot in Newark without a warrant, detaining both undocumented workers and U.S. citizens amidst ongoing immigration crackdown.
U.S. Finds Pattern of Excessive Force by Louisiana State PoliceLouisiana State Police exhibited a pattern of excessive force and accountability failures, violating the civil rights of individuals during arrests and pursuits.
Vermont to pay $175,000 after man charged for raising middle finger at state trooperThe state of Vermont paid $175,000 to settle a lawsuit after a man's arrest for raising his middle finger at a state trooper.
Realtor handcuffed by Stoneham detectives responding to 911 call can continue lawsuit against town, judge rulesA federal judge has allowed a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations against Stoneham police to proceed after finding merit in some of the claims.
U.S. Finds Pattern of Excessive Force by Louisiana State PoliceLouisiana State Police exhibited a pattern of excessive force and accountability failures, violating the civil rights of individuals during arrests and pursuits.
Vermont to pay $175,000 after man charged for raising middle finger at state trooperThe state of Vermont paid $175,000 to settle a lawsuit after a man's arrest for raising his middle finger at a state trooper.
Realtor handcuffed by Stoneham detectives responding to 911 call can continue lawsuit against town, judge rulesA federal judge has allowed a lawsuit alleging civil rights violations against Stoneham police to proceed after finding merit in some of the claims.
Family of slain Cop City' activisit file federal lawsuit against three officersThe family of Manuel Paez Teran has filed a federal lawsuit alleging violation of their rights during a protest against the Cop City training center.
Mount Vernon Police's Strip Searches Were Unconstitutional, U.S. SaysThe Mount Vernon police department has systemic issues leading to improper strip searches, violating individuals' rights and showing patterns of discriminatory policing.
NJ woman mistakenly arrested, jailed for two weeks can't sue over errorJudith Maureen Henry unjustly served two weeks in jail due to a mistaken identity, highlighting issues in law enforcement accountability.
EFF Tells Minnesota Supreme Court to Strike Down Geofence Warrant As Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Takes the Wrong TurnInvasive geofence warrants continue despite Google's changes.