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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Yeah that wouldnt happn
There’s something else going on! Did they insult the mayor or something?
Come back with a detailed warrant. SLAM !
Are they wanted for something? Are they drug dealers, terrorists, or just law abiding citizens wanting to be left alone?
No inspection without a warrant,that’s the law!!!!!!
Tell the city too read the bill of rights
Uh,,, No…
F**k that city and it’s pretty$#%&!@*council members fucking failed abortion
Anyone who holds a rental license agrees to an inspection as a condition of being licensed. Simple as that.
the city can pound sand