stingray

December 9, 2016 (Fault Lines) – Forward-looking writer, George Orwell, could imagine a future where we were under surveillance all the time. Anyone who graduated high school is probably well aware of 1984. Even if you’re...

Apr. 29, 2016 (Mimesis Law) — The Fourth Amendment is dying a death by a thousand cuts. It’s a simple constitutional amendment. It prohibits warrantless searches and seizures, which are presumed unconstitutional. But American courts have...

Apr. 4, 2016 (Mimesis Law) — In a victory for the 4th Amendment, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals upheld a ruling requiring a search warrant before police can use a stingray. Used by the FBI...

Aug. 25, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — For those of us with our ear to the ground on matters criminal law-ish, the revelation of the Stingray, technically IMSI catchers, was shocking.  It was one of the best...

Aug. 24, 2015 (Mimesis Law) — Good morning, folks. Here’s what we’re watching. Rapper Wiz Khalifa was forced to the ground and placed in restraints for refusing to get off of his “hover board” at LA...