Browse 5 warrantless searches of electronic devices cases decided by D.C. Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Border searches of electronic devices are permissible without a warrant
United States v. Jonathan Johnson, decided by D.C. Circuit on November 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether the government's warrantless search of Jonathan Johnson's...
Laptop seizure lawful based on reasonable suspicion, court rules
United States v. Rowena Scott, decided by D.C. Circuit on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether the government's warrantless seizure of a defendant's laptop, ...
CSLI Warrant for Historical Data Upheld Under Fourth Amendment
United States v. Aaron Thorpe, decided by D.C. Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether the government's use of a cell-site location information (CSLI...
Border search exception applies to warrantless laptop searches at the border
Nicolas Talbott v. United States, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of evidence obtained from a warrantless search of N...
Court Upholds Warrantless Cell Phone Search Under Exigent Circumstances
Nicolas Talbott v. USA, decided by D.C. Circuit on March 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the legality of a warrantless search of Nicolas Talbott's electronic devices a...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 warrantless searches of electronic devices cases from D.C. Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.
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