Supreme Court Appears to Back Flexibility for Police for Warrantless Entry in Emergency
The New York Times • 10/15/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025
Summary
The Supreme Court appears to support the idea that police may have flexibility for warrantless entry in emergency situations, as seen in a case involving Montana law enforcement responding to a potentially suicidal Army veteran. The New York Times reports that the state is defending the officers' actions in this context.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
91 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-10-03Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Hawaii Law Limiting Guns on Private Property (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-06Supreme Court Returns to Face Trump Tests of Presidential Power (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-12Who Are the Louisiana Voters Behind a Major Supreme Court Challenge? (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-15Will the Voting Rights Act Be Gutted? Supreme Court Could Decide Its Future. (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-17Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-20Supreme Court Will Weigh Gun Restrictions for Drug Users (The New York Times)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 91 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
Breaking Similar stories
Supreme Court Backs Police Entry Without Warrant in Emergencies
The New York Times • Today
US supreme court rules Republican can challenge Illinois mail-in ballot law
The Guardian • Today
Supreme Court Sides With Conservative Congressman in Illinois Election Rules Challenge
The New York Times • Today
Supreme Court pins trans athlete's lawyer who won't define 'girl' and more top headlines
Fox News • Today
Candidates have legal standing to challenge election laws, the Supreme Court rules
NPR • Today
Supreme Court tariff ruling: It's not just about refunds. Volume of U.S. freight trade could hinge on decision
CNBC • Today
She made a Facebook comment about her mayor. Then the police arrived.
Washington Post • Today
Timothy Busfield’s next court move in child sex abuse case hinges on flight risk, legal expert says
Fox News • Today
Sting pays Police bandmates more than £500,000 in royalties
BBC • Today
Jeanine Pirro fires back at Fed Chair Powell, says ‘no one is above the law’ amid central bank probe
Fox News • Today
Anti-Lindy Similar stories
US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold restrictions on transgender athletes
BBC • 1 day ago
Supreme Court appears likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes
NPR • 1 day ago
Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to State Bans on Transgender Athletes
The New York Times • 1 day ago
US supreme court hearing trans athletes cases that could erode key protections
The Guardian • 1 day ago
Why This 15-Year-Old’s Case Is at the Supreme Court
The New York Times • 1 day ago
Here’s How the Supreme Court Ruled in Cases Involving Transgender Rights
The New York Times • 1 day ago
The hidden hierarchy of tennis practice courts: ‘I was back in the park, smelling the weed’
The Guardian • 1 day ago
Man jailed for killing golfer after police pursuit
BBC • 1 day ago
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Trans Athletes Could Apply to 2 or Many
The New York Times • 1 day ago
Carrick would bring spirit of Man Utd back - Rooney
BBC • 2 days ago