Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Case Tied to Fourth Amendment
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case that could impact what's needed for law enforcement to enter a home without a search warrant.
Case Overview
On October 15th, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in "Case v. Montana", a case that asks whether law enforcement can enter a home without a search warrant based on less than probable cause that an emergency is occurring.
The Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment states that officers can't enter a private residence without a search warrant, unless it's to render emergency aid.
How sure do they have to be that there's an actual emergency?
According to Matthew Cavedon with the Cato Institute's Project on Criminal Justice, this question is central to the case.
- The case could impact the interpretation of the Fourth Amendment.
- Law enforcement may need to re-evaluate their procedures for entering homes without a search warrant.
Author's summary: The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could change the rules for law enforcement entering homes.