The Katz vs. United States case was a very controversial case due to the vagueness the fourth amendment applied to this particular case. Basically, Katz was convicted of transmitting wagering information over telephone lines in violation of federal law. After reviewing the case brief it is understood that Katz was unaware of the tactics of the government, placing a listening device on top of the phone booth Katz was occupying. The argument for the case was whether or not Katz’s fourth amendment rights were violated in the process of obtaining evidence. The protection of the fourth amendment of the United States Constitution, against unreasonable searches and seizures, follows the person and not the place. Therefor implying, Katz fourth amendment
