June 5, 2023 8:12 pm

An Un-Bearable Fourth Amendment/Property Rights Case

A Connecticut case raises the issue of whether a government agency violated the Fourth Amendment by attaching a camera to a bear known to frequent the plaintiffs’ property. While the facts may seem silly, the case does raise some serious issues.

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June 5, 2023 10:05 am

Michigan Supreme Court To Decide If Government Can Warrantlessly Spy on You With Drones

The state court of appeals held previously that unconstitutionally collected evidence could still be used for civil enforcement.

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May 24, 2023 3:55 pm

Even After Legalization, Maryland Cops Wanted to Search People Based on the Odor of Pot. Legislators Said No.

Police have a long history of using the real or imagined smell of marijuana to justify outrageous invasions.

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May 8, 2023 1:05 pm

Texas House Overwhelmingly Approves Restrictions on No-Knock Warrants

Conservatives who support the bill recognize the conflict between unannounced home invasions and the Second Amendment.

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April 27, 2023 11:30 am

The Louisville Cop Who Killed Breonna Taylor Has a New Law Enforcement Gig

Myles Cosgrove never faced criminal charges in connection with Taylor’s death, but he was fired for his reckless use of deadly force.

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