Tag: Warrantless Searches
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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…
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The Shocking Reality of Unlawful Searches by Houston Police Officers: A Series of Cases
Houston has had a disturbing history of police officers conducting unlawful searches on individuals. From strip-searching individuals to warrantless searches of people who are stopped for minor traffic violations, these practices have been found to be unconstitutional and violate civil rights. In one case, a man was awarded $5 million in damages after being strip-searched…