SCOTUS rules on warrantless searches, double convictions and election suits

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court decided three cases Wednesday about political candidates’ standing to sue, warrantless searches, and double convictions.

The justices marked Jan. 14 as the first day in 2026 where they released multiple opinions.

Here are summaries of those opinions.

Case v. Montana

In a 9-0 decision, the court upheld the conviction of a Montana man for assaulting a police officer.

In 2021, police officers entered the home of William Case after a credible report that he was threatening suicide. While searching the home, one officer approached a bedroom closet in which Case was hiding.

Case threw open the closet curtain while holding an object that looked like a gun, according to court documents. The officer shot and injured Case.

Case argued the officers violated his Fourth Amendment right by entering his home without a warrant.

In a the majority opinion for the court, Justice Elena Kagan said the officers has reason to believe Case intended to take his own life or may al...