Prerequisite: Criminal Procedure: Investigations

Exam Type: No Exam

Electronic evidence is a feature of almost every criminal investigation. As a result, the Fourth Amendment has been challenged and reinterpreted in the digital age. This course examines the technology, doctrine, and additional governance mechanisms at issue with the digital Fourth Amendment. This course will examine key technologies used by law enforcement, do deep dives into live doctrinal controversies about the Fourth Amendment related to technology, and look at alternatives for supplementing constitutional regulation of this area. The course will feature guest speakers in each of these areas. Assignments will include hands-on practicums exploring warrants in this area and analytic research assignments.