America's Fourth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. It requires that law enforcement have a valid reason, called probable cause, and, in most cases, a warrant approved by a judge before they can search a person's property or seize evidence. This law ensures individuals' privacy rights are respected and prevents arbitrary searches or seizures without proper justification. However, there are exceptions where searches can occur without warrants, such as when consent is given or in urgent situations. Overall, it balances individual privacy with law enforcement's need to investigate crimes.