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Judge Declares 'Tower Dumps' Unconstitutional, Evidence Still Admissible

4/18/2025

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A Nevada judge has declared "tower dumps," a controversial technique for gathering vast personal data from cell towers, unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment. However, evidence from a tower dump in a criminal case will remain admissible, thanks to law enforcement's good faith. This pivotal ruling could shape future Supreme Court decisions on privacy rights.

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A Nevada judge has declared "tower dumps," a controversial technique for gathering vast personal data from cell towers, unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment. However, evidence from a tower dump in a criminal case will remain admissible, thanks to law enforcement's good faith. This pivotal ruling could shape future Supreme Court decisions on privacy rights.