2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 12 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Illinois v. Lafayette.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois v. Lafayette Anchor | green | “he reasonableness of any particular government activity does not necessarily turn on the existence of alternative 'less intrusive' means.” | 8 |
| 2 | Dickerson v. Mcclellan | green | “he fourth amendment does not require officers to use the best technique available as long as their method is reasonable under the circumstances.” | 4 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.