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Illinois v. Caballes
Mar 19, 2024
Exploring the legality and ethics of using drug-sniffing dogs in routine traffic stops, the podcast delves into Fourth Amendment rights, privacy concerns, and the fallibility of dog sniffs. Justices dissent on the broad scope of investigations, highlighting the erosion of privacy rights and flawed assumptions guiding their use. The discussion raises questions about the reliability of dog sniffs, probable cause, and the blurred lines between searches and privacy rights.
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- Dog-sniff does not violate Fourth Amendment, expanding police search powers.
- Drug-detection dogs date back to Europe in late 1800s, became common in US.
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Illegal Search during Traffic Stop
During a routine traffic stop in Illinois, a man was arrested when a drug-sniffing dog found marijuana in his trunk. The case raised the question of whether a dog's alert constitutes a search. The Supreme Court ruled that a dog-sniff does not violate the Fourth Amendment, eroding the right against unreasonable search and seizure.
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