Controversial Supreme Court Decisions

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In a 7-2 decision, the Court ruled that local governments have no constitutional duty to protect from private violence an individual who is shielded by a court's restraining order. Such individuals do not gain an enforceable interest in that protection, the Court declared in an opinion by Justice Scalia. The case was Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzales (04-278).

[trojanmiro]

In a 7-2 decision, the Court ruled that local governments have no constitutional duty to protect from private violence an individual who is shielded by a court's restraining order. Such individuals do not gain an enforceable interest in that protection, the Court declared in an opinion by Justice Scalia. The case was Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzales (04-278).

im kinda confused by this. i take it as they arent obligated to babysit someone who has an order of protection against someone. wich is pretty much the way its been anyways. the only thing i would see controversial is if they dont punish someone according to breaking a restraining order. and if thats the case then whats the point in having a restraining order anyways.