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ANDERSON v. CREIGHTON

No. 85-1520.

483 U.S. 635 (1987)

ANDERSON v. CREIGHTON ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 25, 1987

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Andrew J. Pincus argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Willard, Deputy Solicitor General Ayer, Barbara L. Herwig, and Richard A. Olderman.

John P. Sheehy argued the cause pro hac vice for respondents. With him on the brief was Ronald I. Meshbesher.*

JUSTICE SCALIA delivered the opinion of the Court.

The question presented is whether a federal law enforcement officer who participates in a search that violates the Fourth Amendment may be held personally liable for money damages if a reasonable officer could have believed that the search comported with the Fourth Amendment.

I

Petitioner Russell Anderson is an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation...

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