District of Columbia v. R.W.

Welcome to Supreme Court Opinions. In this episode, you’ll hear the Court’s opinion in District of Columbia v. R-WThe central issue in District of Columbia v. R-W was whether the Fourth Amendment’s "totality of the circumstances" standard allows a court to ignore specific suspicious factors, such as the unprovoked flight of a driver's companions, when determining if an officer had reasonable suspicion to justify an investigatory stop.The case was decided on April 20, 2026. The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you.