Surveillance Remedies: Stingrays and the Exclusionary Rule

Abstract

Part I of this Note discusses the technology: What are stingrays and how are they used by law enforcement. Part II discusses the current state of the law regulating the warrantless use of stingrays. Part III discusses current Fourth Amendment remedies for illegal acts of surveillance, specifically, the exclusionary rule for illegally obtained evidence. Finally, Part IV discusses alternative remedies that might fare better in this context.