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Supreme Court strikes down LA law on police access to motel registries
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Jun 22, 2015
Supreme Court strikes down LA law on police access to motel registries
The US Supreme Court struck down a Los Angeles ordinance allowing police to inspect hotel and motel guest records on demand.
A March 12, 2015 photo shows the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGAN        (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
A March 12, 2015 photo shows the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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The US Supreme Court struck down a Los Angeles ordinance allowing police to inspect hotel and motel guest records on demand.

The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Los Angeles ordinance allowing police to inspect hotel and motel guest records on demand.

The decision could have implications for businesses across the United States. Laurie Levenson, professor of law at Loyola Law School, explained more.