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Pat-Down Searches at California Events

Numerous live sporting events draw large crowds and now the music industry has increased its focus on income from the live performance sector, as recording sales have sharply decreased. These factors have brought the controversial issue of pat-down searches of attendees at live events to the forefront, especially in the era of fears of terrorist attacks. The California Supreme Court issued a ruling in March that these pat-down searches might violate the privacy rights of event attendees. The two articles that follow include a report on the court's ruling as well as on the oral arguments when heard by the California Supreme Court.

22 minute read March 30, 2009 at 01:50 PM
By
Mike McKee
Pat-Down Searches at California Events

Numerous live sporting events draw large crowds and now the music industry has increased its focus on income from the live performance sector, as recording sales have sharply decreased.

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