(NPR) Supreme Court Restricts Police Powers To Enter A Home Without A Warrant

Supreme Court Restricts Police Powers To Enter A Home Without A Warrant

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The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that police cannot enter a home without a warrant when pursuing someone for a minor crime.



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Supreme Court Restricts Police Powers To Enter A Home Without A Warrant

The court has long held that police may do this when pursuing a fleeing felon. The question in this case was whether they can do the same thing when pursuing someone suspected of a minor offense.