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Technology is changing the way Americans live, providing countless conveniences and seemingly limitless information at the touch of a button or the click of a mouse. One such recent development is the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices to allow users to safely navigate through unfamiliar city streets or identify their exact location to within feet.
Law enforcement has also embraced the possibilities of new technology, and increasingly it has turned to GPS tracking as a tool in the investigation of crime. Where previously monitoring a suspect’s movements required considerable manpower, including a…
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Warrantless GPS Tracking
Applying the Fourth Amendment to New Technology
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Before the Court in United States v. Jones
The Justices Weigh in on Warrantless GPS Tracking
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Lower Court Holding in Jones v. United States
Decision of the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Appeals Court
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GPS Tracking by Police
Overview of Fourth Amendment Issues
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Inside the Court
Strip Searches, Health Care, and Illegal Immigration on the Docket
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Pro & Con
Can Law Enforcement Place a GPS Tracking Device on a Suspect’s Vehicle Without Obtaining a Warrant?
