Eric Ellis v. City of White Settlement, Texas, et al.
Whether the warrantless seizure of a suspect's children without probable cause during a traffic stop violates the Fourth Amendment; Whether an arrest for a misdemeanor that is punishable only by a fine constitutes an unreasonable seizure under the Fourth Amendment when all passengers are seized and taken to jail; Whether an officer whom has probable cause to arrest a 'driver' also has probable cause to seize and arrest all passengers
1. Whether the warrantless seizure of a suspect ’s children without probable cause during a traffic stop violates the Fourth Amendment. 2. Whether an arrest for a misdemeanor that is punishable only by a fine constitutes an unreasonable seizure under the Fourth Amendment when all passengers are seized and taken to jail. 3. Whether an officer whom has probable cause to arrest a “driver ” also has probable cause to seize and arrest all passengers. Page 3