You Are a Governor of a State That Wants to Introduce

question 43

Essay

You are a governor of a state that wants to introduce red-light cameras.You are aware of budgetary shortfalls and want to control crime.Nevertheless,you are concerned about possible Fourth Amendment violations.Are red-light cameras and license-plate readers a violation of the Fourth Amendment or should they be considered part of the plain view doctrine? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Michel Foucault

A French philosopher and social theorist known for his analyses of power, discourse, and social institutions, and for his influence on postmodern and critical theory.

Normalization

The process of making something conform to a standard, norm, or desirable pattern, often for the sake of consistency and predictability in social and technical contexts.

Discourse

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Orientalism

A concept referring to the Western representation and interpretation of Asian cultures, often based on stereotypes and the sense of Western superiority.