Constitutional Boundaries: the Legacy of Olmstead in United States Surveillance Law
Words: 515 1720In the intricate tapestry of United States surveillance law, the legacy of Olmstead stands as an enduring beacon, illuminating the constitutional boundaries that shield individual privacy from the probing eyes of government surveillance. The Olmstead v. United States case, etched into legal history by the Supreme Court's gavel in 1928, cast its spotlight upon the contentious issue of wiretapping—an incendiary practice wherein law enforcement intercepted telephonic communications sans warrant. Yet, amidst the legal deliberations, Olmstead's legacy transcends mere precedent; it […]