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Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case on Constitutionality of Geofence Warrants

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in Chatrie v. United States, a landmark case challenging the constitutionality of geofence warrants that allow police to compel tech companies like Google to turn over location data for all users within a specific area and time. The case centers on Okello Chatrie, convicted of a 2019 bank robbery, whose defense argues geofence warrants allow 'search first and develop suspicions later,' violating Fourth Amendment protections. The decision, expected later this year, could reshape digital privacy rights for millions of Americans.