What does the 4th amendment protect you from?

Answer 1

U.S. Const., Amend. IV:

"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."

- proscribes unlawful searches and seizures

- establishes probable cause requirement supporting the issuance of warrants

- establishes particularity requirement as to the content of warrants

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

The fourth amendment protects against illegal search and seizure. So it gives you the right not to be searched without a warrant or probable cause.

Answer 4

protects Americans form unreasonable searches and seizures