Tag: fourth amendment rights
Border Patrol Conducts 10,000 Warrantless Searches Annually
U.S. Border Patrol agents conduct approximately 10,000 warrantless searches annually, raising significant legal and privacy concerns. These searches occur within 100 miles of any...
Border Agents Can Search Phones Without Suspicion
Nearly 5,000 times in 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents searched electronic devices of travelers at American borders. This invasive practice raises...
The Exclusionary Rule: 5 Key Points to Understand
Nearly 1.5 million arrests occur annually in the United States, many of which involve evidence collected by law enforcement. Yet, not all evidence makes...
School Locker Searches: When Can Police Legally Search?
Every year, thousands of school lockers across the United States are searched by law enforcement, often without students present. The legality of these searches...
Fourth Amendment Protects Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
Every day, law enforcement officers across the United States conduct searches and seizures, actions that can significantly impact individuals' lives. The Fourth Amendment to...
Fourth Amendment Protects Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
Every year, millions of Americans face searches and seizures by law enforcement. Many of these encounters raise critical questions about what constitutes reasonable behavior...
Understanding Reasonable Suspicion: 3 Key Legal Factors
Every year, thousands of legal cases hinge on the interpretation of a single phrase: reasonable suspicion. This legal standard, though seemingly straightforward, carries significant...
Courts Suppress 2,000 Evidence Pieces Annually Under Exclusionary Rule
Every year, courts across the United States suppress nearly 2,000 pieces of evidence under a legal principle designed to protect citizens from unlawful police...
Understanding the 4 Key Elements of Probable Cause
Nearly 10 million arrests occur annually in the United States, each hinging on a critical legal concept: probable cause. This fundamental principle of criminal...