Tom Schoenberg reports: Three WikiLeaks backers lost their bid to keep information on them collected from their Twitter Inc. accounts from being turned over to U.S. prosecutors who are investigating the group’s publication of classified information. U.S. District Judge Liam O’Grady in Alexandria, Virginia, yesterday denied a request by the backers that the information sought…
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Originalism and Civil Damages for Fourth Amendment Violations
One of my favorite deep thinkers, Yogi Berra, once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you may wind up someplace else.” With that in mind, I recommend reading Orin Kerr’s commentary on the history of civil damages for violations of search and seizure protections. If, like me, you are not a lawyer nor…
IL: Privacy Alarm at ‘Smart’ Electric Meters
Jack Bouboushian reports: A nonprofit group claims Naperville is rushing to install “smart” meters that wirelessly broadcast information about consumers’ electricity use despite privacy concerns – and is not offering residents a viable alternative. Naperville Smart Meter Awareness sued the City of Naperville in Federal Court. Naperville, pop. 145,000, 28 miles west of Chicago, is…
CA: School Counselor Need Not Tell Parent of Child’s Pregnancy
Kenneth Ofgan reports: A school counselor may inform a parent or principal that a student is pregnant or has had an abortion, in order to prevent a clear and present health or safety danger, but is not required to do so and cannot be held liable for not doing so, California Attorney General Kamala D….