The original text of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.

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, …

Although search warrants are generally required in law enforcement contexts, the Court has relaxed this requirement.

Aug 1, 2024 · What constitutes an illegal search and seizure? Generally, a search or seizure is illegal under the Fourth Amendment if it occurs without consent, a warrant, or probable cause …

Jul 6, 2025 · Explore the legal framework governing searches and seizures. Understand the balance between law enforcement authority and your constitutional privacy rights.

Jun 2, 2023 · An unreasonable search and seizure is conducted in violation of your Fourth Amendment rights, which are found within the U.S. Constitution and which provide broad …

Oct 18, 2025 · There are two main legal doctrines that can apply when a search or seizure violates the Fourth Amendment. The first is known as the exclusionary rule. It provides that …

The Constitution, through the Fourth Amendment, protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. Find cases that help define what the Fourth Amendment …

Discover primary texts and historical documents that span American history and have shaped the American constitutional tradition.

Dec 4, 2025 · Learn how the Constitution and case law protect you against unreasonable police searches and seizures and what to do if you were subject to an illegal search.