Kevin Russell writes: Prior to hearing oral argument in the Proposition 8 case this morning, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Florida v. Jardines, the other dog sniff case (Florida v. Harris was decided last month). In an opinion written by Justice Scalia, the Court affirmed the Florida Supreme Court. The Court held a dog sniff at…
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Cell Phone Privacy Is First Amendment Right, Claims Lawsuit Against San Francisco Police
Matt Sledge reports: If a San Francisco man wins a lawsuit filed Wednesday, keeping your cell phone conversations private could could become a First Amendment right in the state of California. The man, Bob Offer-Westort, was arrested for pitching a tent in a public plaza during a January 2012 protest against new regulations in San Francisco that…
Vermont Files Cert Petition in Case on Ex Ante Search Restrictions for Computer Warrants
Orin Kerr writes: I have blogged a few times about the significant Vermont Supreme Court case on ex ante search restrictions for computer warrants, In re Appeal of Application for Search Warrant. For prior posts, see here and here. Last week, Vermont filed a petition for certiorari in this case. I have posted a copy of the cert petition here….
U.S. cyber plan calls for private-sector scans of Net
Joseph Menn and Deborah Charles of Reuters report: The U.S. government is expanding a cybersecurity program that scans Internet traffic headed into and out of defense contractors to include far more of the country’s private, civilian-run infrastructure. As a result, more private sector employees than ever before, including those at big banks, utilities and key…