United States v. Chatrie
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- Decided
- Citation
- 136 F.4th 100 (4th Cir. 2025) (en banc)
- Topics
- Geofence Warrants
What did the court decide?
The full Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction in a one-sentence unsigned opinion. The judges were evenly divided on whether obtaining the geofence data was a Fourth Amendment search. The U.S. Supreme Court later vacated this decision in Chatrie v. United States (2026).
Why does it matter?
It shows how divided courts were on geofence warrants before the Supreme Court stepped in.
Where can I read the full opinion?
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