You can get dragged into a police investigation by proximity alone — for now
The Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of 'geofence warrants,' which allow police to obtain location data from tech companies for all devices in a specific area, raising Fourth Amendment concerns. The case, Chatrie v. United States, centers on whether accessing such data without probable cause violates privacy rights, even if users have shared data with companies like Google. Though Google discontinued storing location history in 2024, the ruling could impact broader digital privacy issues involving data held by third parties. The Court's decision, expected in the coming months, may set a precedent for how law enforcement accesses digital information in criminal investigations.
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