SCOTUS weighs unconstitutional “geofence warrants” for cellphone data

Source: ABC News

“For generations, cops have obtained warrants to lawfully seek information from a specific suspect in a crime. The Supreme Court on Monday is considering whether investigators can also use so-called ‘geofence warrants’ to do the reverse — scanning cell phone data of thousands of innocent individuals in hopes of finding a suspect to apprehend. The landmark case is the first time the justices will consider whether [sic] the controversial practice of digital dragnets, which have grown in popularity among law enforcement with advances in technology, violate constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.” [editor’s note: There’s no ambiguity in “particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized” – TLK] (04/27/26)

https://abcnews.com/Politics/supreme-court-weighs-geofence-warrants-cellphone-data/story?id=132358022