Oral Argument: Case v. Montana | Case No. 24-624 | Oral Argument Date: 10/15/25

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Question Presented: Whether law enforcement may enter a home without a search warrant based on less than probable cause that an emergency is occurring, or whether the emergency-aid exception requires probable cause.

Oral Advocates:

• For Petitioner: Fred A. Rowley, Jr., Los Angeles
• For Respondent: Christian B. Corrigan, Solicitor General, Montana
• United States as Amicus Curiae: Zoe A. Jacoby, Assistant to the Solicitor General, Department of Justice

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[00:00:00] Episode Preview

[00:00:50] Argument Begins

[00:01:02] Petitioner Opening Statement

[00:03:12] Petitioner Free for All Questions

[00:27:25] Petitioner Sequential Questions

[00:39:50] Respondent Opening Statement

[00:41:41] Respondent Free for All Questions

[00:55:44] Respondent Sequential Questions

[01:00:52] United States as Amicus Curaie Opening Statement

[01:02:01]  United States as Amicus Curaie Free for All Questions

[01:09:15] United States as Amicus Curaie Sequential Questions

[01:10:40] Petitioner Rebuttal