28 Jan Did Texas Really Jail A Journalist For Asking Questions? Pretty Much.
You might have saw this headline: "She Was Jailed for Basic Journalism.A Federal Court Isn't Sure if That's Unconstitutional." It's true.
Fourth Amendment Tag
13 Dec Piling On: The Perils of Interagency Criminal and Civil Investigations
When federal, state and local agencies work together on civil and criminal investigations, criminal charges can get piled on.
05 Apr Are Robot Police Dogs Really Coming to a Neighborhood Near You?
One of the newest ways that police are taking advantage of technology is with “robot police dogs.” Although they're in only a few states today, it is likely this technology will grow around the country.
02 Apr Did The Supreme Court Just Redefine What Constitutes a Seizure?
The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 to vacate United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit's judgment in Torres v. Madrid. The ruling does not issue a final judgement on the original case. However, it could have major implications for the Fourth Amendment.
25 Jan Constitutional Basis for Prisoners’ Privacy Rights
Everyone worries about their privacy, including prisoners. Inmates' privacy rights have their roots in several key constitutional provisions.