The Supreme Court is set to decide on the issue of police entering homes without a warrant, sparked by the dangerous trend of "swatting".
Swatting involves making false emergency reports to dispatch law enforcement, including SWAT teams, to a victim's home. This has led to deadly consequences, including the death of a Tennessee man in 2020 who suffered a heart attack when officers arrived at his home after a prank call.
Should a simple call to emergency services be enough to justify sending heavily armed officers into someone's home?
The Supreme Court's decision will address this critical question and its implications for law enforcement and individual rights.
Author's summary: Supreme Court to decide on police home entry without a warrant.