The Supreme Court on Friday put new restraints on law enforcement's access to the ever-increasing amount of private information about Americans available in the digital age.
In the specific case before the court, the justices ruled that authorities generally must obtain a warrant to gain access to cell-tower records that can provide a virtual timeline and map of a person's whereabouts.
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the 5 to 4 decision, in which he was joined by the court's liberal members. Each of the dissenting conservatives wrote separate opinions.
(Score: 2, Interesting) by The Mighty Buzzard on Saturday June 23 2018, @04:24PM (2 children)
Damned skippy.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by captain normal on Saturday June 23 2018, @05:17PM (1 child)
Why was Buzzy modded flamebait? "Damned skippy" is a term of approval.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/damn_skippy [wiktionary.org]
When life isn't going right, go left.
(Score: 2, Informative) by The Mighty Buzzard on Saturday June 23 2018, @05:56PM
Some folks just downmod me on reflex. Don't let it bother you. I certainly don't.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.