The 4th Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures, but those protections only go so far. Police can’t legally search your home without a warrant or your permission, but what about your trash? While curbside trash is still your property, it is waiting to be picked up and taken away by a trash collector. […]
Minnesota Cops Can Search Through Your Trash
They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but in Minnesota, your trash could lead to a criminal conviction if you’re not careful. That’s because the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that civilians have no expectation of privacy once their trash is placed outside for collection, according to a ruling handed down Wednesday. The case […]
