ANNAPOLIS–While technology that tracks cellphones and cars has made work easier for some law enforcement officials, a bundle of proposed laws would ensure that the same technology could not violate Marylanders’ protections from unwarranted searches and seizures.
Members of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland testified Thursday in the House Judiciary Committee and the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee in favor of four bills aimed at curbing law enforcement officials’ ability to electronically monitor citizens.
If passed, the bills would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant before reading electronic communication and tracking a cellphone.
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2 comments:
What a waste of time! Under Obama's leadership, or lack of, we have become a police State. That was his plan, and ignorant Democrats fell for it.
Well, 448, you are so eager to give away your rights, go ahead and sign the waiver. As for me, no freaking way! I'm sticking to my 4th Amendment rights. It's absolutely clear, and I will not tolerate it, and look forward to the fight.
May I suggest Libya as a resort for you?
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