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San Francisco Resumes Pretrial Ankle Monitoring After Court Restores Warrantless Searches

The Ninth Circuit's decision reinstates a key condition of the program, reigniting debates over public safety and Fourth Amendment rights.

Sheriff Paul Miyamoto, center, stands next to Mayor Daniel Lurie, right. Miyamoto announced that his office will resume its ankle monitoring program following a federal court ruling. 
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Overview

  • Sheriff Paul Miyamoto announced the immediate resumption of San Francisco's Pretrial Electronic Monitoring program following the Ninth Circuit's ruling.
  • The court restored the Sheriff’s Office authority to conduct warrantless searches of participants, reversing a 2024 injunction by Judge Jon Tigar.
  • Enrollment in the program, which had dropped from 400 to 100 participants, is expected to increase as the Sheriff’s Office coordinates with the Superior Court.
  • The ACLU plans to appeal the ruling, arguing that it infringes on Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
  • City officials, including Mayor Daniel Lurie, emphasize the program's role in safeguarding neighborhoods and providing an alternative to pretrial incarceration.