Reversing the Tide on Geofence and Keyword Warrants

Law enforcement has increasingly turned to Google to identify criminal suspects by using digital dragnets that search millions or billions of people at once.

22nd Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference
August 16-17, 2023 | Held Virtually

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A “geofence warrant” searches for devices in a virtual perimeter, while a “keyword warrant” requires Google to reveal anyone who searched for a term or phrase. These modern-day general warrants raise deep Fourth Amendment concerns. This panel will discuss current litigation and legislative efforts to prohibit their use.

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Speakers
  • Laura Koenig, Assistant Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of Virginia
  • Hayley Tsukayama, Senior Legislative Activist, Electronic Frontier Foundation
  • Moderated by: Michael Price, Fourth Amendment Center Litigation Director, NACDL
     

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