Here’s an excellent explanation of the history of and the reason for the 4th Amendment.
The 4th Amendment Is Rooted In Scripture, Roman Law and American History
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Amendment IV
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.
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Great Post.