Top US Surveillance Lawyer Argues That New Technology Makes The 4th Amendment Outdated, Ah no it steps on it..
A perfect example is Stingray, a cell phone spoofing device that has been out for several years. It has a multitude of modes and functions, including pulling position data, reading phones, blocking calls, etc. If somebody dumped one of them on my desk, the first thing I would do is contact my general counsel or the local AUSA and ask for guidance. I have no interest in losing a case and becoming part of any landmark legal decisions.
Instead of making the 4th Amendment obsolete, this tech makes the 4th amendment more important than ever. Starting with the US Attorneys, the government needs to set the tone for the protection of rights.