Supreme Court of the United States

Brigham City, Utah v. Stuart — Stevens, J., Concurring

May 22, 2006547 U.S. 398

Summary

Justice Stevens concurs in the judgment but states the Court should have denied certiorari. He argues federal interests are not harmed by state constitutions providing greater privacy rights and that the Utah Supreme Court likely would have decided the case on state constitutional grounds rather than federal ones. He also notes the prosecution played a role in preparing the suppression order below.