A Supreme Court case over whether “geofence” warrants violate the Fourth Amendment is headed toward a ruling that could reshape how location data is used in investigations, including how universities manage privacy risk. The case involves police using a virtual perimeter around a crime scene to identify cellphone users near the location, a method that civil libertarians argue functions like a broad fishing expedition. Proponents say it improves investigative accuracy when surveillance footage fails. Although not specific to higher education, the decision will influence cybersecurity, data privacy, and institutional counsel practices for campuses that handle geolocation data through mobile apps, event check-ins, research devices, and campus security tools. Higher ed leaders should watch the ruling for implications on legal standards governing location data retention, access requests, and audit requirements for vendors operating location-enabled services on campus.