Exploring the Fourth Amendment: From Limiting to Enabling Government Power
The Fourth Amendment is famously known for its protection against “unreasonable searches and seizures,” yet the interpretation of what is deemed unreasonable has evolved significantly over time. This evolution has led to a broad expansion of police powers in the United States, contrary to the amendment’s original intent. A recent discussion sheds light on this paradoxical development, initially released in 2024.
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Sarah Seo, a law professor at Columbia University, explores these themes in her book, Policing the Open Road: How Cars Transformed American Freedom.
Paul Butler, a law professor at Georgetown University, provides insights from his book, Chokehold: Policing Black Men.
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