In New York v. Burger, a junkyard owner claimed that a New York statute permitting warrantless searches of junkyards was a violation of the 4th Amendment. The Supreme Court held that the statute was:

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The Supreme Court held that the New York statute permitting warrantless searches of junkyards was constitutional because junkyards are closely regulated businesses, and therefore, the government has a substantial interest in ensuring that they comply with regulations related to public safety and the environment. As a result, warrantless searches are allowed as long as the statute satisfies several requirements, including a comprehensive regulatory scheme and a reduced expectation of privacy on the part of the business owner. The Court also held that the junkyard owner did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in his business that would require a warrant.

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