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Fourth Amendment
Interests Protected
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides that "[t]he 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."
The ultimate goal of this provision is to protect people’s right to privacy and freedom from unreasonable intrusions by the government. However, the Fourth Amendment does not guarantee protection from all searches and seizures, but only those done by the government and deemed unreasonable under the law.
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Writs of Habeas Corpus Under the U.S. Constitution
By FindLaw Staff | Legally reviewed by Renee Guolee, J.D. | Last reviewed July 29, 2022
A writ of habeas corpus (which means "to produce the body") is a court order demanding that a warden or other public officer produce an individual at court to show a valid reason the individual has been detained. This is an important right for prisoners. The Constitution provides that the right may not be suspended except for specific public safety instances.
Article I, Section 9, Clause 2 of the Constitution states:
The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.