Searches, seizures and warrants
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
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 , supported by Oath or , and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Proposal and ratification: The first ten amendments were proposed to the legislatures of the several States by the First Congress on September 25, 1789. was completed on December 15, 1791.
Simplified explanation
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated. No Warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.