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“I think even though the court is moving toward trying to translate the Constitution into a digital age, there was that wonderful unanimous decision that Chief Justice Roberts wrote saying you can't search a cellphone on arrest without a warrant.”

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Jeffrey Rosen
Jeffrey Rosen

Jeffrey Rosen is an accomplished academic figure born in 1964. He has made significant contributions to the fields of law, politics, and public affairs. more

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