Bloomberg Law Weekend Law: A Supreme Court Roundup
Nov 28, 2025
In this insightful discussion, former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz examines the emergency-aid exception in police entries, debating probable cause versus reasonable basis. Law professor Caroline Mala Corbin delves into the implications of Colorado's ban on conversion therapy and how the Supreme Court might categorize it as speech or conduct, impacting similar laws across the nation. Lastly, lawyer Paul Callen offers a critical look at attorney-client interaction limitations during testimony, highlighting ethical dilemmas and practical challenges within courtroom procedures.
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Emergency-Entry Standard Is Distinct From Probable Cause
- The Court grapples with the proper standard for warrantless home entry in emergencies versus criminal probable cause rules.
- Justices repeatedly returned to Brigham City v. Stewart's
Montana Suicide Call Led To Warrantless Entry
- Officers responded after an ex-girlfriend reported William Trevor Case might be suicidal and possibly shot himself.
- They entered after 40 minutes, confronted him upstairs, and an officer fired once, later finding the gun in a laundry basket.
Justices Fear A Probable-Cause Rule Would Hamper Rescues
- Several justices from across the ideological spectrum signaled support for a lower