Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

Unreasonable searches and seizures refer to law enforcement actions where authorities examine a person's property or person without proper legal justification, violating the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This means they cannot search your home, car, or personal belongings, or arrest you, without probable cause or a valid warrant issued by a judge. Such actions are considered illegal unless specific exceptions apply. The goal is to protect individual privacy and prevent authorities from overreach or abuse of power. If a search or seizure is unreasonable, any evidence obtained may be excluded in court.