Searches and seizures

media on cellular devices is in direct violation of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, which provides the civil liberties for individuals to be secure in persons, residence, and documentation as well as not being subject to unreasonable searches and seizures. In this paper, I will explore and discuss what rights we as people give up for a democracy, how privacy rights are not specifically stated in the Constitution, and how the NSA is not in violation of the Fourth Amendment. A democracy…

Mapp’s argued that her rights under the Fourth Amendment were violated by the search, and she took her appeal to the Supreme Court. In a 5 – 3 vote the Supreme Court voted in favor of Ms. Mapp (United States Courts, 2016). The standards for searches and seizures by law enforcement are set by the 4th Amendment, and the 14th Amendment obligates…

Racial profiling is against the Constitution’s equal protection of the law, and protection from irrational searches and seizures. “Racial profiling is illegal, violating the U.S. Constitution’s promise of equal protection under the law to all and freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures” (Racial Profiling). This should be enforced more because not only is the Fourth Amendment law, and that the practice is illegal under this amendment, but that…

What is the Constitution? The Constitution is a document that regulates the government and guarantees under The Bill of Rights the protection of the people. Without the protection of the Constitution, the people of the United States would find themselves in the same situation as illustrated by George Orwell in his novel 1984. 1984 describes Oceania, a society where the government, The Party, had total control over its citizens. In Oceania, the laws are made to hurt the people and protect the…

of the profiling that exists among their race. While law enforcement officials claim to have a systematic and random procedure, results indicate that such is not necessarily the case; as such, all races and religions should be subjected to random searches in an equal manner, as profiling against a specific religion or racial group violates the liberty and fundamental rights of all people. Racial profiling violates the rights of all individuals, as granted by the United States Constitution. The…

after leaving the apartment complex’s parking lot, Carter and Johns were pulled over by the police. It was at that time that officers noticed a handgun in the floor of the blue Cadillac. Eventually, both Carter and Johns were arrested and after the searches of the vehicle and Thompson’s apartment, the police seized scales, pagers, and 47 grams of cocaine. This led to police obtaining a search warrant of the apartment which led to Thompson being arrested as well. Police later discover that Carter…

Legal issue of Racial Profiling has been a concern for minorities In New York City. Racial profiling is referring as the discriminatory practice conducted by law enforcement, that targeted individuals for suspicious crime based on the person race, gender, nationality, religion, and origin. Racial profile has been an issue for many year, however in recent years there has been an increase in cases against the New York Police Department. New York City population consist of about 8.4 Million people…

What is the American dream? A promise of riches and equal opportunities have drawn people to America for centuries. Is it this promise of riches and equality that defines the American dream? It can be defined in several ways, most likely a different interpretation for everyone. My definition of the American dream is it’s an idea that everyone has equal opportunities and you have the right to prosper, flourish, educate yourself, and gain riches through honest, hard work as well as the freedom to…

“No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered, without the consent of owner , now in time of war…” (constitution) . It also 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,..” ( constitution). Likewise the constitution made it so that people had freedom of speech, religion, and press. Now they were allowed to have a input compared to back then when the british ignored them. “Congress…

What is "limited government?" Limited Government is. "a political system in which legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated powers; a government that is subject to strict limits in its lawful uses of power,and hence on its ability to deprive people of their liberty." The founding fathers believed the most efficient function was to limit the governments roll through the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. Their reason was to protect ones private property and to save…