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Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

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AP US Government

Definition

Unreasonable searches and seizures refer to actions by law enforcement that infringe upon an individual's Fourth Amendment rights. These actions involve searching or taking someone's property without a valid warrant, probable cause, or consent.

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