What is the 4th amendment about?
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The 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. It states that "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, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." This amendment ensures that individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their personal spaces and belongings and requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant based on probable cause before conducting a search or seizure. It aims to balance law enforcement needs with the protection of individual rights.