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Argued March 20, 1990.
Decided June 21, 1990.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Joseph Claps, First Assistant Attorney General of Illinois, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Neil F. Hartigan, Attorney General, Robert J. Ruiz, Solicitor General, Terence M. Madsen, Assistant Attorney General, Cecil A. Partee, Renée Goldfarb, and Theodore Fotios Burtzos.
Michael R. Dreeben argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Starr, Assistant Attorney General Dennis, and Deputy Solicitor General Bryson.
James W. Reilley argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Christine P. Curran, Dianne Ruthman, and Rick Halprin.*
Supreme Court of the United States.
JUSTICE SCALIA delivered the opinion of the Court.
In United States v. Matlock,415 U.S. 164 (1974), this Court reaffirmed that a warrantless entry and search by law enforcement officers does not violate the Fourth Amendment's proscription of "unreasonable searches and seizures" if the officers have obtained the consent of a third party who possesses common authority over the...
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