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=T I don't mean to be depressing, but courts don't limit police power.

Police are an extension of the courts' power.

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The legal situation is more complex and nuanced than the headline implies, so the article is worth reading. This adds another ruling to the confusing case history regarding forced biometric unlocking.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/13875589

Ruling: Thumbprint scan is like a "blood draw or fingerprint taken at booking."

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Ruling: Thumbprint scan is like a "blood draw or fingerprint taken at booking."

Case file: https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2024/04/17/22-50262.pdf

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