Advisory Opinions Vampire Rules and The Satanic Temple
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Jan 20, 2026 Explore the intriguing legal landscape surrounding Lisa Cook's case against her Federal Reserve firing. Discover Hawaii's controversial 'vampire rules' governing firearm carry permits. Delve into the implications of geofence warrants on privacy and the Fourth Amendment. Discuss the troubling balance between free speech and true threats, with real-world examples illuminating this tension. Finally, engage with the intersection of religious liberty and abortion rights as the Seventh Circuit dismisses claims from the Satanic Temple. It's a captivating mix of law and culture!
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Why Geofence Warrants Matter
- Geofence warrants pull granular location logs from providers like Google, often recording position every two minutes.
- The opt-in nature of Google's location history complicates Fourth Amendment expectations of privacy.
Simple Rule To Avoid Geofence Evidence
- If you commit a serious crime, avoid bringing a tracked smartphone to the scene.
- Use a burner phone or leave phones at home to reduce geofence exposure.
What Makes A 'True Threat' Clear
- 'True threats' remain unprotected speech when they target specific people with imminent violence.
- The Seventh Circuit example showed a detailed, dated, and reiterated violent threat that clearly meets the doctrine.
