George Floyd’s Death Looms in Background of SCOTUS Search Case

The Supreme Court will hear argument later this month over the scope of police power just ahead of opening statements in the trial of Derek Chauvin, whose role in the death of George Floyd prompted widespread law enforcement scrutiny.

The connection isn’t lost on constitutional lawyer David Gans, who’s supporting the fight against the government in the high court case.

The justices are set to hear argument on March 24 in Caniglia v. Strom, a case addressing whether the “community caretaking” doctrine—which has allowed police to search a towed vehicle without a warrant—extends to the home.

Gans said he thinks ...