There is nothing new in the realization that the Constitution sometimes insulates the criminality of a few in order to protect the privacy of us all.

Antonin Scalia (1936-2016) US Supreme Court justice
Arizona v. Hicks, 480 U.S. 321 (1987)

Majority (6-3) Supreme Court opinion that refused to expand police power to search or seize evidence they suspected might be stolen.

 
Added on 23-Aug-07 | Last updated 23-Aug-07
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