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🗓️ 21 Jan 2026  
A geofence warrant is a legal order that compels technology companies to provide law enforcement with location data from all devices within a specified geographic area during a certain time frame. Unlike traditional warrants that target specific individuals, geofence warrants cast a wide net, seeking data on anyone whose device was present in the area of interest. This investigative tool is often used to identify potential suspects or witnesses in criminal cases. However, geofence warrants have raised significant privacy concerns, as they can collect information on large groups of people who are not connected to any crime, potentially infringing on civil liberties and Fourth Amendment rights.
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