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Supreme Court Restricts Geofence Warrants

Updated 2026-06-29 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Supreme Court has ruled that geofencing techniques violate the Fourth Amendment, limiting their use in future investigations. The decision was made by a 6-3 majority.

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Writing for the 6-3 majority, Justice Elena Kagan said that the technique, known as geofencing, violates the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable searches.
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