Abstract
The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable “searches” and “seizures.” On Wednesday, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument in Torres v. Madrid, a case that will provide important guidance on what constitutes a Fourth Amendment seizure. Here’s a rundown of the case starting with the relevant facts and procedural history, followed by a discussion of the legal issues and finally a couple of things to watch for at the argument.
Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Information
SCOTUSblog (October 13, 2020)
Repository Citation
Bellin, Jeffrey, "Case Preview: When Is a Fleeing Suspect “Seized”?" (2020). Popular Media. 516.
https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/popular_media/516
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