Supreme Court of the United States
Scott v. Harris
This writing
- Type
- Opinion of the Court
- Filed
- April 30, 2007
- Case
- Scott v. Harris
- Case status
- Decided
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*374Justice Scalia delivered the opinion of the Court. We consider whether a law enforcement official can, consistent with the Fourth Amendment, attempt to stop a fleeing motorist from continuing his public-endangering flight by ramming the motorist’s car from behind. Put another way: Can an officer take actions that place a fleeing motorist at risk of s…
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Other writings in this case
| Type | Author | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Opinion | Antonin Scalia | April 30, 2007 |
| Concurrence | Not attributed | April 30, 2007 |
| Dissent | Not attributed | April 30, 2007 |