2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 10 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 Leocal v. Ashcroft.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leocal v. Ashcroft Anchor | green | “because we must interpret the statute consistently, whether we encounter its application in a criminal or noncriminal context, the rule of lenity applies.” | 6 |
| 2 | In Re Pharmatrak, Inc. Privacy Litigation | green | “the paramount objective of the wiretap act is to protect effectively the privacy of communications.” | 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.