Riley vs. California
Grade Level:
For high school learners only.
Language:
English and Spanish
Format:
Presentation
Source:
INTRODUCTION
Judges in the Classroom
How does the 4th Amendment apply to the search and seizure of digital devices? Invite a judge to talk to your students about "The Cellphone Case," the U.S. Supreme Court's 2014 landmark ruling that police cannot search digital cell phone data without a warrant when making an arrest. This lesson tells the story of a young man in San Diego and how his case went to the highest court in the nation. By preparing the class ahead of the visit, the volunteer will have more time for conversation about the case.
OBJECTIVES
Students will:
- Learn the three branches.
- Apply the Fourth Amendment and case precedent to specific case.
- Weigh issues of public safety/security with individual rights from a constitutional framework.
- Determine the flow of a case throughout the state courts.
RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
How does the 4th Amendment apply to the search and seizure of digital devices? Invite a judge to talk to your students about "The Cellphone Case," the U.S. Supreme Court's 2014 landmark ruling that police cannot search digital cell phone data without a warrant when making an arrest. This lesson tells the story of a young man in San Diego and how his case went to the highest court in the nation. By preparing the class ahead of the visit, the volunteer will have more time for conversation about the case.
Just over 2 minutes, this video explains the equal powers of the three branches founded in the U.S. Constitution.
This video quickly introduces "Judicial Review" and the role of the court when interpreting the law.
Riley v. California: find background information, media content, and the court opinion on Oyez. https://www.oyez.org/cases/2013/13-132 Teachers may plan an assignment that prepares students for the visit.