Police used a thermal imager to scan Kyllo's home, because they had information that he was growing marijuana. Officers did not have a warrant and claimed the search was in plain view. SCOTUS ruled that:

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The Supreme Court ruled that the use of a thermal imager to detect details of a private home that would previously have required physical entry constitutes a search under the Fourth Amendment, thus requiring a warrant. This decision emphasizes the protection of privacy in the face of advancing technology.

Police Used a Thermal Imager to Scan Kyllo's Home, Because