By Marta Telatin and Andrew Koennig 4 TH AMENDMENT
WHAT IT IS THE 4 TH AMENDMENT? 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.
YOUR RIGHTS Be secure on private property No unreasonable search and seizure Warrant needed Unless probable cause Different in school
LIFE WHEN THE AMENDMENT WAS CREATED Late 1700’s No technology, easy way of life Life was much more private
EVOLUTION OF AMENDMENT Social networks Life is broadcasted Court rules
COURT CASE: NEW JERSEY VS. TLO 14 year old freshman convicted Smoking in school lavatory Unwarranted search Supreme court decision: 6 to 3 against TLO
COURT CASE: BUGGED TELEPHONE FBI bugged payphone No warrant Supreme court decision: 7 to 1 against the government
COURT CASE: DRUG TESTING FOR STUDENT ATHLETES Sign up and make commitment Parents of student refused test Unconstitutional Supreme court decision: 6 to 3 in favor of drug testing
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