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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 WriterJune 10, 2016

Senate Passes FLEOA-Backed Bill on Federal Law Enforcement Protection

The Senate passed H.R. 2137, the Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act, which will give federal law enforcement officers the ability to carry their government-issued firearms and credentials during periods of a government shutdown or furlough.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 10, 2016

Court Rules 2nd Amendment Gives No Right to Carry Concealed in Public for California, Hawaii

A federal appeals court says people do not have a right to carry concealed weapons in public under the 2nd Amendment. This will affect California and Hawaii.

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Articlesby Robert DemlongJune 9, 2016

How Miranda Became a Household Name

Ernesto Miranda's story began over a dozen years before his untimely death in the downtown skid row section of Phoenix, AZ, only a few blocks from where his story ended. It is presented here by the police officer who made the investigation and arrest, and took the confession later ruled inadmissible as evidence by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 8, 2016

Texas County Bans Patrol Car Crosses to Settle Atheist Lawsuit

Despite support from Gov. Greg Abbott, officials in Brewster County, TX, have agreed to ban the display of Christian crosses on sheriff's vehicles to settle a lawsuit from the national Freedom From Religion Foundation.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 8, 2016

Another Baltimore Officer Accused in Freddie Gray Case Sues Marilyn Mosby

A Baltimore police officer charged in the Freddie Gray case has filed a federal lawsuit against Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby, alleging false arrest, false imprisonment, and defamation, among other counts, according to federal court documents.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 26, 2016

Bill to Enhance Retirement Benefits for Federal LEOs Introduced

According to the senators, certain federal law enforcement officers are not eligible for enhanced benefits even though they perform the same tasks as other law enforcement officers – an imbalance the legislation is designed to rectify.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 25, 2016

Baltimore Officers File Suit Against Mosby Over Freddie Gray Prosecutions

Two officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray are suing Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby for defamation and invasion of privacy, court records show.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2016

Louisiana to Pass 'Blue Lives Matter' Bill

Louisiana is set to approve a bill that would expand the state's hate-crimes statute to add the targeting of police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2016

Supreme Court Sides With Death Row Inmate in Racial Discrimination Case

The Supreme Court ruled Monday morning in favor of a death row inmate in a case concerning race discrimination in jury selection.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2016

FLEOA Supports Moving Criminal Investigation Division from IRS to Main Treasury

New legislation proposes the creation of a Bureau of Criminal Investigation within the main Treasury.

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