The Fourth Amendment: Rights of the Accused

The video discusses the historical context of search and seizure practices in colonial America and how the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reversed these practices by ensuring citizens' rights against unreasonable searches. It explains the conditions under which law enforcement can conduct searches, emphasizing the need for probable cause and search warrants. The video also covers a Supreme Court case, New Jersey vs. TLO, which ruled that school officials do not need a warrant to search students if there is reasonable suspicion. Finally, it touches on the exclusionary rule, which prevents evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment from being used in court.

What was the unfair practice regarding searches and seizures in colonial America?

What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens from?

What are the conditions under which law enforcement can conduct a search without a warrant?

What was the outcome of the New Jersey versus TLO case regarding student searches?

What principle prevents evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment from being used against a suspect?