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Melton v. Phillips

Petition for certiorari denied on April 16, 2018

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
17-1095 5th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2017

Issue: (1) Whether a law enforcement officer who recklessly or deliberately reports false information that is ultimately relied upon in a warrant application violates the Fourth Amendment; and (2) whether the law in this area was clearly established, such that an officer who violates the Fourth Amendment by recklessly or deliberately reporting false information later used in a warrant is not entitled to qualified immunity.

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