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cbabe

(5,976 posts)

6. Fourth amendment

Reply to yellow dahlia (Reply #4)

Fri Oct 31, 2025, 11:38 AM

Oct 31

The Fourth Amendment is the part of the Constitution that gives the answer. 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.” This right limits the power of the police to seize and search people, their property, and their homes.

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Do you have a judicial warrant?

Am I being detained?

I want a lawyer.

Then shut up.

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