A major decision that will impact Minnesotans’ privacy rights is waiting to be heard in the state’s court of Appeals.
It all started off simply enough. Jason and Jackie Wiebesick were a Golden Valley couple who lived in a duplex. One day, officials from the city approached them to ask permission to inspect their home. The stated reason was to collect information so as to make a decision over whether to renew the Wiebesick’s rental license.
Disturbed by the prospect of unfamiliar people walking around their home, the Wiebesick’s turned down the inspectors’ request. One might think it would have ended there, but the city saw to it that it didn’t.
Taking the case to court, Golden Valley authorities implored a county judge to issue a warrant overriding the Wiebesick’s objections and allowing them into the house. Tellingly, the judge refused their request for a warrant, prompting the city to reach even higher.
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That is just wrong!
This is a Libertarians’ nightmare.
WHY?
I rent and every two years the city comes to make sure everything is working. No big deal.
Until someone makes a very graphic example of the ones who so casually disrespect to constitution give rights of Americans this will continue. The bullies gave nothing to fear from a bunch of sheep!
The city has no right to enter the building without a warrant. It is called breaking and entering. A felony.
IN VIOLATION OF THE 4TH AND 5TH AMMENDENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE STATES TO NULLIFY!
In Minnesota you are not allowed to rent out a residence without first obtaining permission from that city where the property is located, and one must pay for a “rental license.”
It’s a “money grab” by cities, just like certain building permits.
Then the property must be inspected before they will issue the license, which must also be renewed.
No no no no
The city never heard of the 4TH AMMENDMENT!