Supreme Court: GPS Tracking Requires a Warrant

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that it is unconstitutional for police to attach a GPS tracking device to a vehicle without the owner's consent or a warrant, marking a significant victory for privacy advocates. The discussion highlights concerns about the implications of such surveillance on American democracy and individual rights. Participants express disbelief that law enforcement would consider tracking individuals without proper legal authority. Additionally, there is a broader conversation about the use of personal information from cell phone records, credit cards, and social media in legal proceedings, raising questions about privacy in the digital age.
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Today marked a big win for privacy advocates. *The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling on the question of whether it was Constitutional for police to attach a GPS tracking unit to someone’s vehicle without their consent, and without … Continue reading →http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=virtualnavigator.wordpress.com&blog=11498882&post=838&subd=virtualnavigator&ref=&feed=1

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Today marked a big win for privacy advocates. *The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling on the question of whether it was Constitutional for police to attach a GPS tracking unit to someone’s vehicle without their consent, and without … Continue reading →http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=virtualnavigator.wordpress.com&blog=11498882&post=838&subd=virtualnavigator&ref=&feed=1

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Thanks Greg:smile: I can't believe there are policemen out there that wanted to 'attach a GPS tracking unit to someone's vehicle' without a warrent or consent by the owner of the vehicle. They forget about American democracy! United we stand!
 
Isn't information related to cell phone records, credit cards and services like OnStar now used against people in court?
 
WhoWee said:
Isn't information related to cell phone records, credit cards and services like OnStar now used against people in court?

Yes, Facebook posts and pictures, and also other social network information are also used as evidence against people in court.
 
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