⚖ Oral Arguments, with Context

The Tenth Circuit hears Tracey Radick's challenge to a search of her home. Police found suspected methamphetamine in a man's car. He said he'd bought it from Radick, described her property, and identified her photograph. Officers used his account to obtain a search warrant. The search led to federal drug and firearm charges. A district judge refused to exclude the evidence, and Radick now appeals her conviction. She will contend that the affidavit—the officer's sworn statement supporting the warrant—didn't establish the informant's reliability or corroborate the alleged drug sale. The government will defend both the warrant and the good-faith exception, which can permit evidence from a flawed warrant when officers reasonably relied on the judge's authorization.

United States v. Radick (No. 25-7050) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, argued September 15, 2026.