The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
My last American Government proffessor(long story) was very concerned with the usage of our 4th amendment. He said that we are slowly forgetting our 4th amendment. This is why:
Under the 4th amendment, a U.S. citizens privacy is protected. However, do to fear of the government and law enforcment officials, we are slowly giving up that freedom. I.E. if a police officer knocks on the door, you do not have to let him in unless he has a warrant or probable cause.
If you are stopped by an officer, they cannot search your car without consent from you, probable cause, or a warrant. Many people are relinqueshing their 4th amendment rights by giving consent out of fear.
This is a story of someone who did not relinquesh his 4th amendment right.
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