Proposal 20-02 - Michigan Search Warrant for Electronic Data Amendment (2020)

Summary

The ballot measure would add language to the Michigan State Constitution that requires a search warrant to access electronic data or electronic communications. The ballot measure would also state that electronic data and electronic communications are secure from unreasonable searches and seizures.

A "YES" vote supports adding language to the Michigan State Constitution to require a search warrant to access a person's electronic data and electronic communications and secure them from unreasonable searches and seizures.

A "NO" vote opposes adding language to the Michigan State Constitution to require a search warrant to access a person's electronic data and electronic communications and secure them from unreasonable searches and seizures.

Arguments

“The failure of our laws to address this new reality is not only a threat to our liberties today. It is a threat to the future liberties of generations to come, the Fourth Amendment still matters. We don’t know what technological advances will come next, but one thing is for sure, after 246 years of us Americans, our right to privacy still matters.”, in support of Proposal 20-02 (Learn more)

"The courts are coming along on that but enshrining it in our constitution is a very important step.", in support of Proposal 20-02 (Learn more)

Measure Details