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The Democratic Senate nominee spoke at a campaign event in Asheville, arguing that the region "desperately needs more federal funding."
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Writing for the 6-3 majority, Justice Elena Kagan said that the technique, known as geofencing, violates the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable searches.
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The court's decision means Cook can stay in her position as her challenge to her dismissal plays out in the lower courts.
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