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US Supreme Court signals split on geofence search warrants tied to tech giant databases
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Published on 28 April 2026
Justices clash over whether dragnet location data counts as search
The US Supreme Court looks poised to decide whether “geofence” search warrants can be used for broad dragnet identification of suspects by scanning tech companies’ location and device data. During arguments, justices appeared divided over what counts as a Fourth Amendment search and how limits apply when police sift through large tech databases to pinpoint potential criminals.
- Court is weighing geofence warrants based on large-scale location data
- Arguments suggest deep disagreement over what qualifies as a Fourth Amendment search
- Police seek to identify suspects by scanning tech giant databases
- Outcome could reshape privacy boundaries for location tracking
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