While I get it that in a FEW cases, it might be a lifesaver, this seems like an over reach.

Does this bother anybody else?

Quote:Think about all the personal information we keep in our cell phones: It’s something to consider after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit ruled it is now legal for police to search cell phones without a warrant.

Former Dallas FBI Agent Danny Defenbaugh said the ruling gives law enforcement a leg up. “I think not only will it help them, but it could be life saving,” said the former Special Agent, who was based in Dallas.

Quote:Paul Coggins is the former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Coggins says the court’s ruling pushes the envelope on privacy issues and wonders if it opens the door to more extensive searches down the road. “Does that mean officers now have the right to search through your phone, search through your search history, your photographs, your e-mails and the rest, because it could all be wiped clean,” Coggins asked.

Many critics are asking the same question. They call the ruling an invasion of privacy that far outweighs the needs of law enforcement.

Police Given Direct Line To Cell Phone Searches

We don't really have much privacy left. Won't be long before the EXPECTATION of privacy in our lives is gone, too.

(03-07-2012 04:40 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  While I get it that in a FEW cases, it might be a lifesaver, this seems like an over reach.
Does this bother anybody else?

Quote:Think about all the personal information we keep in our cell phones: It’s something to consider after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit ruled it is now legal for police to search cell phones without a warrant.
Former Dallas FBI Agent Danny Defenbaugh said the ruling gives law enforcement a leg up. “I think not only will it help them, but it could be life saving,” said the former Special Agent, who was based in Dallas.

Quote:Paul Coggins is the former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Coggins says the court’s ruling pushes the envelope on privacy issues and wonders if it opens the door to more extensive searches down the road. “Does that mean officers now have the right to search through your phone, search through your search history, your photographs, your e-mails and the rest, because it could all be wiped clean,” Coggins asked.
Many critics are asking the same question. They call the ruling an invasion of privacy that far outweighs the needs of law enforcement.

Police Given Direct Line To Cell Phone Searches
We don't really have much privacy left. Won't be long before the EXPECTATION of privacy in our lives is gone, too.

You can't expect the government to take care of you without giving them the right to control you. Some want to make that deal. I don't.

Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin. This court is following in the footsteps of the 9th. This ruling will be overturned, I predict. It is senseless and does more harm than good. The US is notfucking Afganistan..

(03-08-2012 09:22 AM)SumOfAllFears Wrote:  Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin. This court is following in the footsteps of the 9th. This ruling will be overturned, I predict. It is senseless and does more harm than good. The US is notfucking Afganistan..

I guess I won't be Favre'ing anyone anymore...


Yes...I used Favre as a verb.