The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that anticipatory warrants executed at some point in the future are allowed under the Fourth Amendment . In US v. Grubbs , 04-1414, the Court overruled a Ninth Circuit decision and held that the triggering condition, or the occurrence of a future event that permits the warrant to be [...]

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A former Australian federal judge has offered scathing criticism on the country's newly approved anti-terror laws , saying the measures could lead to the growth of a police state. Former federal court Judge Marcus Einfeld said the legislation eroded human rights in Australia and questioned how much Australians should give up for increased security. Einfeld's [...]

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Leading Tuesday's international brief, a Spanish judge has issued an indictment against 32 Islamic militants for an alleged attempt to set off explosives at Spain's National Court (Audiencia Nacional governing statute), the heart of its judicial anti-terror activities. Most of the 32 men charged – including alleged mastermind Mohamed Achraf – have already been arrested, [...]

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