
Fourth Amendment | Resources - U.S. Constitution
The original text of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.
Fourth Amendment - LII / Legal Information Institute
It protects against arbitrary arrests, and is the basis of the law regarding search warrants, stop-and-frisk, safety inspections, wiretaps, and other forms of surveillance, as well as being central to many other …
Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Fourth Amendment case law deals with three main issues: what government activities are "searches" and "seizures", what constitutes probable cause to conduct searches and seizures, and how to …
What Does the Fourth Amendment Mean? - United States Courts
The Constitution, through the Fourth Amendment, protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. The Fourth Amendment, however, is not a guarantee against all …
Fourth Amendment | Search & Seizure, Privacy Rights, Warrant ...
Nov 18, 2025 · Fourth Amendment, amendment (1791) to the Constitution of the United States, part of the Bill of Rights, that forbids unreasonable searches and seizures of individuals and property.
Interpretation: The Fourth Amendment | Constitution Center
According to the Fourth Amendment, the people have a right “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.”
The Unreasonable Searches and Seizures Clause
The Exclusionary Rule After a Fourth Amendment violation has been established, the remaining question is whether there is a remedy for the violation in a court of law. Historically, the primary …
An Overview of the 4th Amendment – Simplified & Explained
Aug 15, 2024 · Overview of the 4th Amendment The 4th amendment is a cornerstone of the United States Constitution. It is one of ten amendments that make up the Bill of Rights and it was ratified on …
What is the Fourth Amendment? - Bill of Rights Institute
4th Amendment | What is the Fourth Amendment? The Fourth Amendment in the Bill of Rights protects citizens from unlawful search and seizure.
Common 4th Amendment Questions: Search and Seizure
1 day ago · The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution secures the right of citizens to be free from unreasonable government intrusion into their private lives. This constitutional provision …