Cops Can’t Search Your Cell Phone Without a Warrant

Dara Lind: The Supreme Court just ruled unanimously in two decisions that police officers can’t search the cell phone of someone they’ve stopped or arrested unless they have a warrant. That’s true even if the cops suspect that the phone has data that’s relevant to the crime. You need to know this, because cops will…

Dara Lind:

The Supreme Court just ruled unanimously in two decisions that police officers can’t search the cell phone of someone they’ve stopped or arrested unless they have a warrant. That’s true even if the cops suspect that the phone has data that’s relevant to the crime.

You need to know this, because cops will still try to get you to consent — not a lawyer, just saying.

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