Last week a 20 year old California student found a GPS tracking device on the bottom of his car. After posting a picture of it online, it was discovered to be a tracking device only used by authorities. The FBI interviewed the man and recovered their equipment. The court system currently upholds the right of authorities to with out a warrant place tracking devices on vehicles in public spaces. This situation brings up a a public problem concerning the civil right of Americans from unlawful search and seizure. With America worried about terrorist threats this loop-hole situation that may violate fundamental rights will probably not receive legislation anytime soon.
-Max
http://abcnews.go.com/US/california-student-finds-fbi-tracking-device-car/story?id=11841644&page=2
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I agree that this is a violation of Americans' civil rights. I don't see how it is legal for Americans to unknowingly and unwillingly be tracked by the government without prior knowledge and permission. This is unlawful search and seizure because it is a tracking system put in place without probable cause. Even with a warrant to search or track a vehicle, this might still be violating the Fourth Amendment. Those who are unknowingly tracked with a GPS attached to the bottom of their cars become unsecure in their property.
ReplyDeleteKilee Imlay