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 it met the criteria necessary for a warrantless search of a closely regulated business. The Court determined that junkyards are closely regulated businesses with a long history of government oversight, and therefore, warrantless searches of junkyards are permissible due to the government's strong interest in ensuring compliance with regulations.

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