Monday, January 23, 2012

US Supreme Court says cops need a warrant to GPS track a vehicle

The US Supreme Court has just released its unanimous decision in US v Jones [PDF], in which the Court held that law enforcement need either a warrant or the owner's permission to attach a GPS tracking device on a vehicle. This is an important decision and the fact that it was unanimous is encouraging.

See also: High Court - Warrant Needed for GPS Tracking - NYTimes.com

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