Scalia and me, together in public

     On this issue, Justice Scalia and I agree.

     Your right to privacy extends beyond your home, whether the police are using a wiretap, tracking your movements with a GPS device, or learning the location of your cellphone calls.

     Yesterday, the Justice wrote a majority opinion holding that before the police attach a GPS device to a suspect’s car, they must get a warrant.

     Two years ago, I introduced a bill requiring the police to get a warrant before they learn where you used your mobile communications device by obtaining the records from your service provider.

     I will now reintroduce my legislation. Before the bill hearing, I’ll meet with the advocates and opponents from two years ago. This time, with Justice Scalia on my side.

     This was not my only high tech encounter today.

     If the Maryland Lottery begins selling online, software can determine where you are when you make your purchase.

     Under existing law, to play to win, you gotta be in the state.

     I was in the Ways and Means hearing room when I learned that. At a public hearing.

  • My Key Issues:

  • Pimlico and The Preakness
  • Our Neighborhoods
  • Pre-Kindergarten
  • Lead Paint Poisoning