Are there any limits to the warrantless search of a vehicle anymore? Can the police search everywhere in a car once the occupants are removed under the justification of a "protective sweep"? At least one Florida judge recently said that there are some limits under the...
Month: October 2014
Supreme Court Will Consider Police Searches of Hotel Registries
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether law enforcement must get a warrant to inspect hotel registries, a very interesting question. On Friday, the Florida Supreme Court held that warrantless GPS monitoring by police is unlawful. This has a very active time for...
New DOJ Civil Rights Chief Vanita Gupta Known For ‘Trailblazing’ Work
This is an important position, a significant appointment, and a step in the right direction for the DOJ. The Senate should act quickly to confirm her, a doubtful outcome given its current state of obstructionism. WASHINGTON - The newly named acting head of the Justice...