Search+and+Seizure

When discussing the Bill of Rights, one must consider the protections provided to those accused of crimes. The Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments address such protections. You will need to know the protections provided by each of these amendments, as well as how the courts have interpreted those protections in particular cases.

This Wiki page will address the 4th Amendment, which says "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 . . . and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." Clearly, the courts must determine what is reasonable and as students of government, you, too will need to address that question. We'll begin this discussion by addressing a 4th Amendment case that's currently before the Court. Go to the link below and listen to a report about the case. Then go to the discussion page to enter your thoughts.

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After reading about the strip search case and entering the discussion, do the following: 1. Go to [] and read about a landmark case on student searches. 2. Then go to [] and [] to read the majority and dissenting opinions reached by the Court. 3. After reading the above, go to the discussion page and answer the questions posed. This should be done tonight (4/27)