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04-13-1983 Correspondence From O'Connor To Rehnquist, Sandra Day O'Connor

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from O'Connor to Rehnquist asking him to join her.

03-04-1983 Notes From Oral Argument, Harry A. Blackmun

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Harry A Blackmun's handwritten notes during the oral argument of Illinois v. Gates.

03-01-1983 Notes From Oral Argument, Harry A. Blackmun

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Harry A Blackmun's handwritten notes during the oral argument of Illinois v. Gates.

02-27-1983 Notes From Oral Argument, Harry A. Blackmun

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Harry A Blackmun's handwritten notes during the oral argument of Illinois v. Gates.

Bench Memorandum, Alan S. Madans

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

This Court granted cert to decide whether a partially corroborated anonymous informer's tip provided probable cause for the issuance of a warrant. At Conference a majority voted to hold that the warrant was valid, but also expressed interest in exploring a good-faith exception to the exclusionary rule. The Court restored the case to the calendar so this question could be briefed and argued.

Motion Of The Solicitor General For Leave To Reply Brief As Amicus Curiae, David A. Schlueter

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

After the Court restored this case to the calendar for re argument, the SG filed an amicus brief. Resps and other amici filed briefs and directed many of their arguments to the SG ' s brief. The SG now moves for special leave to file a reply brief as amicus so that he might address those arguments. He recognizes that Rule 36.5 of this Court's Rules disallows such filings but contends that the importance of the Fourth Amendment issue presented and the United States' substantial interest warrant an exception.

Preliminary Memorandum, Unknown

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

The state contends that a letter from an anonymous informer, together with corroborating circumstances, was sufficient probable cause under Aguilar for issuance of a search warrant.

This case boils down to a factual dispute over whether it is more like Spinelli or Draper. Three Illinois courts decided that the corroboration in this case did not demonstrate that a tip in an anonymous letter provided probable cause. Although the tip ultimately proved correct, there was no reason to believe that the author of the letter would tell the truth, and the police investigation revealed no criminal activity. The Illinois S Ct …

Justice Stevens, Dissenting, John Paul Stevens

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Justice Steven's dissenting opinion in Illinois v. Gates.

11-12-1982 Correspondence From Marshall To Stevens, Thurgood Marshall

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Marshal to Stevens joining in his dissent.

11-08-1982 Correspondence From Rehnquist To White, William H. Rehnquist

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Rehnquist to White agreeing with him.

11-05-1982 Correspondence From White To The Conference, Byron R. White

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from White to the conference suggesting the order for re argument.

11-05-1982 Correspondence From Burger To White, Warren E. Burger

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Burger to White agreeing with him.

11-04-1982 Correspondence From Rehnquist To Stevens, William H. Rehnquist

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Rehnquist to Stevens, addressing the probable cause issue referred to by the petitioner.

11-04-1982 Correspondence From Stevens To White, John Paul Stevens

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Stevens to White regarding the good faith exclusionary rule.

11-04-1982 Correspondence From Stevens To Rehnquist, John Paul Stevens

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Stevens to Rehnquist disputing the need to reargue the case.

11-04-1982 Correspondence From Powell To Stevens, Lewis F. Powell

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Powell to Stevens accepting an additional question.

11-03-1982 Correspondence From Blackmun To White, Harry A. Blackmun

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Blackmun to White agreeing with the proposed inquiry on reargument.

11-02-1982 Correspondence From Burger To White, Warren E. Burger

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Burger to White joining the his statement regarding reargument of the case.

11-02-1982 Correspondence From O'Connor To Stevens, Sandra Day O'Connor

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from O'Connor to Stevens agreeing to address Stevens questions should the court reargue the case.

11-02-1983 Correspondence From O'Connor To White, Sandra Day O'Connor

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from O'Connor to White approving of the order.

11-02-1982 Correspondence From Powell To White, Lewis F. Powell

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Powell to White agreeing with the statements regarding reargument.

11-02-1982 Correspondence From Rehnquist To White, William H. Rehnquist

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Rehnquist to White agreeing with the proposed direction that he circulated.

11-02-1982 Correspondence From White To The Conference, Byron R. White

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from White to the conference regarding the directions for rearguing Illinois v. Gates.

11-01-1982 Correspondence From Stevens To The Conference, John Paul Stevens

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Stevens proposes to address an additional question about probable cause.

10-28-1982 Correspondence From O'Connor To Burger, Sandra Day O'Connor

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from O'Connor to Burger agreeing to reargue the case if others are willing.

10-19-1982 Correspondence From Rehnquist To Burger, William H. Rehnquist

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Rehnquist explains his mixed feelings regarding reargument.

10-19-1982 Correspondence From Blackmun To Burger, Harry A. Blackmun

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Blackmun states his position to Burger regarding reversal and the good-faith exception.

10-19-1982 Correspondence From Powell To Burger, Lewis F. Powell

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from Powell to Burger, voting to reargue the case.

10-19-1982 Correspondence From O'Connor To Burger, Sandra Day O'Connor

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Correspondence from O'Connor to Burger citing Draper v. United States in obtaining a search warrant.

10-19-1982 Correspondence From Burger To White, Warren E. Burger

Illinois v. Gates 462 U.S. 213 (1983)

Burger seconds White's motion to reargue the case.