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Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users location history
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.
Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people don’t forfeit exp...
Key takeaway Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people don’t forfeit expectations of privacy even when they opt into Google’s location history.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
In Minneapolis , this ruling has significant implications for how local law enforcement agencies can use cellphone location data in their investigations. The decision establishes that individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy when it comes to their location history, even if they have opted into services like Google's location history. This means that Minneapolis police will need to obtain a warrant or demonstrate probable cause before accessing this type of data, which could impact the way they investigate crimes in the city. As the case is sent back to a lower court for further review, Minneapolis residents can expect to see a more nuanced approach to the use of cellphone location data in local law enforcement, one that balances the need for public safety with the protection of individual privacy rights. The Minneapolis community will be watching closely to see how this ruling plays out in practice.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.
Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people don’t forfeit exp...
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