POLITICSJul 21 · 23:30 UTCPENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL-STARPeter Hall

State Supreme Court rules warrantless searches by Pa. game officials are unconstitutional

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that warrantless searches by state game officials on private land are unconstitutional under the state constitution, favoring two western Pennsylvania hunting clubs. The decision overturned a 2007 state ruling and emphasized stronger privacy protections compared to federal standards.

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