The Roberts Court, June 1, 2017. Seated, from left to right: Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Anthony M. Kennedy, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., and Justices Clarence Thomas and Stephen G. Breyer. Standing, from left to right: Justices Eleana Kagan, Samuel A. Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, and Neil M. Gorsuch. Photograph by Franz Jantzen, Supreme Court Curator's Office.

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EXPLAINER: Supreme Court redefines reasonable expectation of privacy in Carpenter v. US ruling

By Miles Shellshear, Editor-in-Chief Last updated Sep 15, 2020 246 0

The Supreme Court of the United States made a ruling June 22 on the case of Carpenter v. United States. The ruling is a historical change in privacy rights, as it protects individuals and their cell phone location data from being disclosed to government agencies without a warrant.

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Miles Shellshear is a pop culture enthusiast with an interest in social media, film, television and music. In his spare time, he enjoys collecting vinyl records, taking photographs and attending concerts.