Supreme Court of the United States

Chavez v. Martinez — Souter, J., concurring

May 27, 2003538 U.S. 760

Summary

Justice Souter concurred in the judgment, rejecting Martinez’s Fifth Amendment claim for damages based on compelled statements without use at trial, as the core protection is exclusionary. He noted a substantive due process claim might survive for outrageous conduct, warranting remand. Justice Breyer joined fully; Stevens, Kennedy, and Ginsburg joined Part II.