Perspective
Mar. 4, 2015
Registry searches are a valuable law enforcement tool
The city of Los Angeles makes a solid argument for why a warrant is not required to search motel registries in a case being argued before the U.S. high court Tuesday. By Lisa Soronen
- City of Los Angeles v. Patel, 13-1175
- Argument: March 3, 2015
FACTS
Naranjibhai and Ramilaben Patel own and operate motels in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Municipal Code requires motel operators to maintain detailed guest registries and provide them for police inspection without a warrant or any judicial review. The Patels sued, arguing this provision is facially unconstitutional as it violates their Fourth ...
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