Circumstances — [s1e12] Exigent

: Discusses the "erosion of the warrant requirement" in cases like United States v. MacDonald .

The phrase is the title of the 12th episode of Season 1 of the sci-fi drama Under the Dome . It originally aired on September 9, 2013. Episode Summary [S1E12] Exigent Circumstances

In this episode, the power dynamic in Chester's Mill shifts dramatically: : Discusses the "erosion of the warrant requirement"

: Academics often write on this topic regarding Fourth Amendment rights. For example, Michael Gentithes argues for returning to the "exigency-based roots" of the doctrine to reduce police-civilian tension. It originally aired on September 9, 2013

The title is a play on the legal doctrine of , which allows law enforcement to conduct a search or seizure without a warrant during emergencies.

: A "shocking visit" reveals the identity of the "monarch" to Angie, Junior, Norrie, and Joe. Legal & Academic Context