Warrants
Why Do So Many New Yorkers Have Outstanding Warrants?
The Brooklyn DA is helping clear the records of people charged with extremely minor "quality of life" offenses like having a bike on the sidewalk, or spitting.
One of the Biggest Privacy Wins in Recent Memory Has Been Reversed
Cops don't need a warrant to get your cellphone location, court rules in "disappointing" decision.
Toddler Maimed by SWAT Flash Grenade Sparks Georgia Bills on ‘No-Knock’ Warrants
Senate Bill 45 would require police to show probable cause that there is imminent potential for life endangerment or destruction of evidence if they knocked and declared their presence at a suspect's door.
Denver Police Attempted to Delete Video of Cop Pummeling Unarmed Drug Suspect, Tripping Pregnant Woman
The bystander recording the incident said that police officers threatened to arrest him and seized his device without a warrant.
How to Avoid Self-Incrimination via Smartphone
Should cops be allowed to search smartphones when arresting people? While the Supreme Court mulls it over, you can take steps to protect yourself.
Who Else Can See Your Snapchats?
For an app known mostly as a way to distribute pictures of genitals, Snapchat has a sort of strange relationship with the idea of privacy.