Supreme Court of the United States
Ryburn v. Huff
January 23, 2012565 U.S. 469
Summary
The Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit, holding that officers did not violate the Fourth Amendment when entering a home without a warrant under exigent circumstances. The Court found that officers were entitled to qualified immunity because they could reasonably believe there was an imminent threat of violence based on the totality of circumstances.
Holding
- Fourth Amendment violation and qualified immunity for warrantless entry. The officers did not violate the Fourth Amendment and were entitled to qualified immunity.
Docket 11-208
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