Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Did the Supreme Court Just Take Away Privacy in Your Home?

Our focus today is on the 4th Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses a huge ruling to come from the Supreme Court last week in the matter of Case v. Montana. The Court has ruled that entry into the home without a warrant is permissible when an officer has a reasonable belief that an emergency exists that requires immediate intervention. Many have decried this ruling as the end of 4th Amendment protections for the home. But is that really true? Today, we will break down the case and relevant case law so that you can gain education and arm yourself with knowledge.