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Point of Law: The Limits of Electronic Searches

Can an individual be prosecuted for despicable criminal conduct based on evidence obtained in violation of the United States Constitution? Ultimately, the Ninth Circuit judges wrote, “In the circumstances of this case (United States v. Holcomb, 23-469 (9th Cir. 2025)), respect for the Constitution and the rule of law requires an answer of “no.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 6, 2017

MO Joins 27 Other States With 'Blue Alert' System

Missouri soon will have a system to notify the general public when a law enforcement officer is killed or injured.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 6, 2017

MD Governor Seeks 'Any Kind Of Possible Solutions' to Baltimore Violence

With homicides in Baltimore occurring at a historic rate, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday he will meet with Mayor Catherine Pugh to discuss how the state could help.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 6, 2017

CA Bill Would Make Police Body Camera Videos Public

New legislation from a Bay Area assemblyman would dramatically expand public access to police body camera videos in California.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 5, 2017

Black Lives Matter Trying to Stop NJ Bill That Would Require Kids be Taught How to Interact with Police

Black Lives Matter has come out against a new bill proposed by the New Jersey Assembly that compels schools to provide training to youngsters on how to interact with police and avoid confrontation.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2017

Video: Denver Police Union Asks Judge to Force Prosecution of Chief, Deputy Chief

Denver's police union is fighting back against the district attorney's decision not to prosecute the city's two top officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2017

House Passes 2 Strict Immigration Bills

The House on Thursday voted to crack down on undocumented immigrants and "sanctuary cities" that shelter them, approving two bills President Trump has championed but that are certain to meet resistance in the Senate.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2017

Federal Judge Blocks CA Law Requiring Disposal of Large-Capacity Magazines

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking a law that requires Californians to dispose of large-capacity ammunition magazines by Saturday or face fines and possible jail time.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2017

Jury Recommends Life Sentence in OH SWAT Officer's Slaying

A jury has recommended life in prison without parole for a man convicted of fatally shooting an Ohio SWAT officer during a standoff last year.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2017

Killer of 2 NYPD Officers Escapes Death Penalty for Second Time

His first death sentence was overturned by the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals because of an improper prosecution argument. He was again sentenced to death by a jury in 2013, but that was overturned based on a new legal standard for retardation.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2017

Family of Philando Castile Reaches $3M Settlement in Police Shooting Case

The family of Philando Castile has reached a nearly $3 million settlement with the city of St. Anthony Village, according to a statement from both parties.

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