4 ms·
IANAL -- Someone who knows this better then me can chime in, but I think there is less protection for 'business records' that contain information about you. I t
by mgamache 11y ago
IANAL -- Someone who knows this better then me can chime in, but I think there is less protection for 'business records' that contain information about you. I think the AG is arguing that by using your phone you are sharing info with businesses and it's that info that is not protected. Maybe they are just cutting out the middle man and grabbing the info that would otherwise be available to any other business? The article is vague on the legal principles in play.
- bediger4000 11y agoThat's kind of my point. The 4th Amendment is really quite plain and clear. So why do the "shave it until it's transparent" thing that US courts and lawyers always do? Why change the plain meaning of the words into something that only a lawyer can understand, and only a mildly shady law enforcment officer could love? Stick to the plain meaning. If that means the AG and police have to work harder, then so be it. Otherwise, change the words so we can all understand them. Oh, I guess that wouldn't work, because it would invalidate Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be an American ('Cause at least I know I'm free)".