[OldDeckHand]

'The court said that this option would be used "sparingly."

Right, just like Tasers are used "sparingly".

"Currently there's still a debate on whether the Fourth Amendment applies to phone records."

Put a fork in the Constitution. It's done. If we're debating whether records of ANY KIND are exempt from 4th Amendment protections, we're doomed already.

[Lurker]

Put a fork in the Constitution. It's done.

It's been done for quite a while old chap. We're just waiting for the bullets to start flying, that's all.

[NonValueAdded]

Put a fork in the Constitution. It's done. If we're debating whether records of ANY KIND are exempt from 4th Amendment protections, we're doomed already.

Concur