Daily Archives: October 7, 2019

NYTimes: How We Spy on Each Other Every Day

NYTimes: How We Spy on Each Other Every Day by Thorin Klosowski (“Technology allows us to do it. Should we?”).

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D.Neb.: POs came to def’s house, smelled meth, and had RS for a search

Defendant was on a parole and drew her PO’s suspicion when she said she was putting money on a card at CVS since she was unemployed. They made a home visit and smelled methamphetamine cooking. They had reasonable suspicion for … Continue reading

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D.Idaho: Idaho fish and game checkpoints that minimally detain nonhunters and fishers isn’t likely a violation of 4A

Plaintiff sought a preliminary injunction against wildlife checkpoint stops that included nonhunters and fishers. The court finds that there is little likelihood of success on the merits. The state’s interest in protection of wildlife is high, and, on balance, the … Continue reading

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D.Idaho: US Probation may enlist LEOs in conducting supervision search of cell phone

U.S. Probation was supervising defendant and they suspected child pornography on his cell phone. They enlisted HSI to search the phone. This did not violate federal law; USPO can get assistance to conduct a search. United States v. Johnson, 2019 … Continue reading

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