Tag: and Firearms
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Understanding United States v. Biswell: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Warrantless Searches of Businesses
In United States v. Biswell, the Supreme Court ruled on whether warrantless searches of businesses were constitutional under the Fourth Amendment. The case specifically dealt with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms’ (ATF) search of a gun dealer’s business without a warrant, which resulted in the discovery of multiple firearms violations. Some topical quotes…