The StingRay Is Exactly Why the 4th Amendment Was Written

[YoursTruly]

The StingRay Is Exactly Why the 4th Amendment Was Written
At least 68 agencies in 23 different states own StingRays.

Imagine you are in the middle of your typical day-to-day activities. Maybe you are driving, spending time with family, or working. If you are like most people, your phone is at your side on a daily basis. Little do you know that, at any time, police and law enforcement could be looking at information stored on your phone. You haven't done anything wrong. You haven't been asked for permission. You aren't suspected of any crime.

The StingRay

Police have the power to

 

[JGalt]

Uh oh. I'd better erase all those pictures of hookers I have on my phone.

 

[Gdjjr]

I'd better erase all those pictures of hookers I have on my phone.

No worries, you're safe. You've been classified as a tool- enemies though? We need to worry.

 

[Oddball]

 

[rightwinger]

Who needs a fourth amendment?