The decision in this case is not about “search and seizure”. It is more about immunity from lawsuits enjoyed by some government workers, and why screeners should NOT have such immunity. The decision was the right one, for without it travelers would have no recourse against abusive screeners. Excerpts from the Article: A U.S. appeals court says travelers can sue the government over mistreatment by federal airport screeners because...

Ken’s Comments: It is a “WOW” because it is extremely difficult to get a judge to authorize this kind of search of an attorney’s office. Authorities must show strong probable cause to believe there is criminal activity. This one was done under a U S Attorney appointed by Doofus Donald himself!  This story is still developing, but the ending is not going to be good for Doofus. Why do I call him that? Because he is such...

Ken’s Comments:   What is a word stronger than “outrageous”? Horrific? Despicable? Those responsible for this entrenched system to violate rights should be imprisoned! AGAIN, where is the U S Attorney – the feds? Not everyone has a famous star like Bob Dylan to tell their story, as Rubin Carter did!   Excerpts from the Article:   Prosecutors and sheriff’s deputies in California’s Orange County used...

Ken’s Comments:   Big Brother is here! Will the pluses outweigh the minuses? Time will tell. I can see many benefits, and I can see abuses already! “Jealous Johnny”, who happens to work for the Sheriff’s office, tracking his ex girlfriend, or worse. Half of us already are in the FBI’s system.   Excerpts from the Article: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recently announced they have adopted a...

What does this have to do with criminal justice? Nuttin’! Except to serve as a reminder: amidst so much tragic injustice, such as I see daily, one must stay positive....