2023 Bills
HB 57: Restrictions on Geofence Surveillance by Law Enforcement
This bill places restrictions on how law enforcement uses geofence surveillance and protects the rights of accused defendants.
Op-Eds
Utah Should Put Limits Around Geofence Warrants
Utah’s use of geofence warrants is under the microscope. A recent KSL article highlights privacy concerns related to location tracking.
Privacy
Geofence “Warrants”: An Unconstitutional Abuse of Technology
General warrants give law enforcement agents broad authority “to search and seize unspecified places or persons.” Prior to the American Revolution, this type of search—known as a writ of assistance—was widely used by British...