Ex Parte Jackson
United States Supreme Court
96 U.S. 727 (1877)
Relevant factsFree
The source brief for this case does not include the specific factual background giving rise to the dispute. The Rule of Law and Holding indicate the case concerned the government's authority to intercept and open sealed mail, and the Fourth Amendment limits on that authority.
IssueFree
Whether government officials may intercept a sealed letter or package while it is in the mail and examine its contents without first obtaining a warrant based on probable cause.