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Riley v. California

SCOTUS · Decided Decided

Case Overview

Police need a warrant to search a cell phone seized during an arrest; digital devices are categorically different from pockets and wallets. Unanimous, and the template for translating the Fourth Amendment to new technology.


CourtU.S. Supreme Court
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Historical/Teaching TMR-1c7aab8f -
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