FREEDOM & SECURITY OF THE PERSON Pgs
13 th Amendment Ended slavery in States & National Govt. could no longer allow slavery.
Right to Bear Arms 2 nd amendment is most misunderstood. Said each state could keep militia. Doesn’t guarantee right to keep & bear arms free from govt. restriction.
Each state can limit the right to bear arms. waiting period, license
3 rd & 4 th Amendment To make people “secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects”. includes guarantee against unreasonable search & seizures. EXCEPT
must have a proper warrant obtained with probable cause- reasonable grounds.
Automobiles “ One Clear-Cut Rule” when police lawfully stop a car, they don’t need a warrant to search if they have reason to believe vehicle holds evidence of a crime.
The Exclusionary Law Evidence obtained illegally by police cannot be used against the person.
Drug Testing Can be conducted w/o warrant Courts uphold laws of random drug testing of students who want to participate in extracurricular activities
Wiretapping needs a court order to wiretap Info can be used in court only in certain circumstances. Today, wiretapping regulation on e- mail, pagers and cell phone calls.