One of the primary motivations for the American Revolution was the hated “writs of assistance.” These were open-ended powers for British customs agents to search homes, shops and properties.
One of the primary motivations for the American Revolution was the hated “writs of assistance.”  These were open-ended powers for British customs agents to search homes, shops, and properties.
On November 29, 2017, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Carpenter v. United States, which presents the question of whether the federal government must, under the Fourth Amendment, obtain a ...
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